OpenAI is anticipating losses of approximately $5 billion this year, as reported by major news outlets. The organization, which is behind ChatGPT, generated $3.7 billion in revenue this year and has ambitious plans to exceed $11 billion in revenue in the coming year.
These projected losses stem from various factors, including operational expenses such as employee salaries and office rentals.
Recent developments revealed that several key executives have left the company as it embarks on a restructuring effort aimed at transitioning into a for-profit entity. Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, characterized these departures as amicable and expressed his gratitude for the contributions of those who are moving on.
As part of this restructuring strategy, OpenAI plans to transition into a public benefit corporation, thereby stepping away from its previous nonprofit governance structure.
Additionally, reports indicate that OpenAI intends to raise the subscription fee for the premium version of ChatGPT by $2 before the year concludes.
OpenAI has been contacted for further comments on these developments.