OpenAI will focus on 'practical adoption' of AI in 2026, CFO says (www.businessinsider.com)

OpenAI is shifting its focus toward "practical adoption" of artificial intelligence in 2026, as articulated by CFO Sarah Friar. Highlighting significant growth, OpenAI reported over $20 billion in annualized revenue for 2025, indicating a robust market demand for its AI technologies, particularly in health, science, and enterprise sectors. The company aims to bridge the gap between AI capabilities and their everyday applications, emphasizing that enhanced intelligence can lead to improved outcomes in these critical areas. Despite its success, concerns linger among investors about OpenAI’s financial commitments, especially following announcements of approximately $1.4 trillion in infrastructure investments including data centers. The company is also testing advertising as a potential revenue stream, a strategy previously considered a "last resort." OpenAI’s compute capacity dramatically increased from 0.2 gigawatts in 2023 to 1.9 gigawatts in 2024, fueling its revenue growth from $2 billion to over $20 billion. However, critics remain skeptical about the sustainability of this growth, questioning the long-term viability of such financial maneuvers.