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OpenAI Streamlines Projects Ahead of $850 Billion IPO

3/31/2026

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OpenAI faces pressure to refine its business model ahead of a potential IPO, valued at $850 billion.
The company has cut projects, including Instant Checkout and the video-generation platform Sora, to pursue sustainable revenue.
Analysts say these moves are necessary because OpenAI burns through billions monthly without clear profitability.
ChatGPT remains popular with over 900 million weekly users.
Revenue mostly comes from subscriptions, while advertising trials show potential.

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Story summary

OpenAI faces pressure to refine its business model ahead of a potential IPO, valued at $850 billion.
The company has cut projects, including Instant Checkout and the video-generation platform Sora, to pursue sustainable revenue.
Analysts say these moves are necessary because OpenAI burns through billions monthly without clear profitability.
ChatGPT remains popular with over 900 million weekly users.
Revenue mostly comes from subscriptions, while advertising trials show potential.