Microsoft Threatens to Slash OpenAI's $40 Billion Funding in Half if Profitability Goals Are Not Met by Year's End
2025-04-01 / Read about 0 minute
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OpenAI, spearheaded by SoftBank, is seeking a colossal $40 billion in funding. However, the company faces a stringent deadline: it must transition to profitability by 2025 or risk having its funding halved to $20 billion. Microsoft wields a significant veto power in this funding round, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, reviews conducted by the California Attorney General and legal challenges posed by Musk introduce uncertainty into the equation. Despite projecting substantial revenue growth, OpenAI continues to grapple with substantial losses, planning to invest $18 billion in data centers and anticipating positive cash flow only by 2029. The outcome of this funding round will have far-reaching implications for OpenAI's future and the competitive dynamics within the AI industry.