Sam Altman reaffirms OpenAI’s independence, rejecting government guarantees while estimating $1.4 trillion AI infrastructure spending over eight years and projecting more than $200 billion annualized revenue in 2024.
In an official statement on November 7, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company anticipates surpassing $200 billion in annualized revenue this year, with $1.4 trillion in AI infrastructure investments planned over the next eight years. Altman reiterated that OpenAI will not seek U.S. government guarantees for data centers or related projects, emphasizing that any risks will be absorbed by market forces. The stance underscores the company’s commitment to independence and private-market accountability.