FT: OpenAI projects negative free cash flow of $278B through 2030 on compute spending
Beth_Kindig · x · 2026-09-27
Per the Financial Times, OpenAI is forecasting negative free cash flow of $278 billion from 2026 through 2030 as it aggressively invests in compute capacity — underscoring the enormous capex frontier labs are taking on in the race for compute.
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