OpenAI reportedly spent $34B in 2025

Audited figures reportedly put OpenAI’s 2025 spending at $34B, including $19B on R&D and nearly $6B on sales and marketing

Sources: audited financial figures show OpenAI spending hit $34B in 2025, including $19B on research and development and nearly $6B on sales and marketing (Financial Times) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)

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