OpenAI expects to 3X revenue in 2025 but Chinese AI firms are heating up

OpenAI expects its revenue to triple in 2025, reaching $12.7 billion, with projections of $29.4 billion by 2026. Most of its revenue comes from paid AI subscriptions, including a $200/month ChatGPT Pro option. Despite this growth, OpenAI doesn’t expect to be cash-flow positive until 2029, when it anticipates $125 billion in revenue. The company is also finalizing a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, potentially valuing it at $300 billion. Meanwhile, competition from Chinese AI firms like DeepSeek, Baidu, and Alibaba is intensifying, with cheaper alternatives threatening US dominance in the AI market. Show Less