HOW DOES OPENAI SURVIVE?

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This article presents a deep skepticism about OpenAI's sustainability, considering generative AI's lack of broad market utility and the prohibitive costs of developing and running large language models. The author questions OpenAI's long-term viability without significant technological breakthroughs or continuous, unprecedented fundraising efforts. Despite OpenAI's influence on the AI industry, the company faces challenges with profitability, high operational burn rates, and dependence on strategic partnerships, particularly with Microsoft.