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Is OpenAI’s business model sustainable?
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18 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
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OpenAI is one of the fastest-growing companies ever, thanks to its artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. But costs to train and run the models that underpin that technology are steep. And chief executive Sam Altman has said he has even bigger aims. The FT’s Madhumita Murgia and George Hammond examine whether the start-up’s existing business model can achieve its long-term goals. Plus, do you have a question about markets, finance or economics? Get in touch with Michela, and we may use it in an upcoming joint show with Unhedged. Email Michela at michela.tindera@ft.com, or message her on X at @mtindera07.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:Can OpenAI create superintelligence before it runs out of cash?OpenAI on track to hit $2bn revenue milestone as growth rocketsOpenAI’s Sam Altman in talks with Middle East backers over chip venture- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On X, follow Madhumita Murgia (@madhumita29), George Hammond (@GeorgeNHammond) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 28, 2024
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