OpenAI, backed by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), is making significant strides toward achieving an annual revenue of $1 billion, largely due to the widespread adoption of the technology underpinning ChatGPT, the groundbreaking generative artificial intelligence (AI) bot that has catalyzed a surge of investment in the AI industry.
According to an individual familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity due to undisclosed figures, the startup is generating approximately $80 million in monthly revenue. The Information publication was the first to disclose OpenAI’s revenue figures, shedding light on the fact that the development of GPT-4 and ChatGPT consumed an estimated $540 million in 2022. Despite this revelation, a representative for the startup did not provide immediate comments beyond regular business hours.
OpenAI has emerged as a leading player in the realm of generative AI, capable of producing content ranging from videos to poetry through simple user prompts. Since its debut in November, the company has actively collaborated with businesses spanning startups to corporate giants, aiding them in integrating this transformative technology into their operations and products.
In a strategic move this month, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Enterprise, a version replete with enhanced features and privacy safeguards. This marks the startup’s most substantial endeavor to attract a broader spectrum of enterprise clients and amplify the revenue generated by its flagship product.
The launch of ChatGPT Enterprise signifies a significant stride in OpenAI’s strategy to capitalize on its widely embraced chatbot. Renowned for its popularity, the chatbot demands substantial operational expenses due to the intensive computing power required by robust AI models. Situated in San Francisco, the startup has already initiated measures to monetize ChatGPT, including the sale of premium subscriptions and provision of paid access to its application programming interface (API), empowering developers to incorporate the chatbot into their own applications.