Altman addresses investor doubts on OpenAI’s $1.4tr pledge and revenue forecast

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reassuring investors after questions emerged over the company’s sweeping $1.4 trillion spending pledge and projections for steep revenue growth.

Speaking on the Bg2 Pod with investor Brad Gerstner, Altman dismissed worries that the company was overcommitting, insisting that OpenAI’s current earnings already exceed widely reported figures.

During the conversation, Altman responded lightly to Gerstner’s doubts, joking that he could easily find a buyer if the investor ever wished to offload his stake.

He suggested that demand for shares in the fast-expanding AI company remains overwhelming, particularly among those publicly expressing anxiety over OpenAI’s compute plans.

Gerstner acknowledged that he, too, is part of the group eager to increase exposure to the company.

Altman noted that discussions around OpenAI often come with “breathless concern,” even as the firm’s products continue to scale and expand into new categories.

OpenAI is preparing for rapid revenue acceleration, fueled by its growing AI-cloud strategy and future consumer devices.

Altman said breakthroughs capable of automating scientific discovery will unlock massive value.