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OpenAI expects compute spend of around $600 billion through 2030, source says - Reuters

OpenAI expects compute spend of around $600 billion through 2030, source says - Reuters

OpenAI expects compute spend of around $600 billion through 2030, source says Reuters

February 20, 2026 at 10:39 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"the company’s annualized revenue topped $20 billion in 2025, up from roughly $6 billion the year prior."

— Sarah Friar , Executive

"OpenAI expects total revenue of over US$280 billion by 2030."

— Sam Altman , Executive

"OpenAI is committed to spending $1.4 trillion to develop 30 gigawatts of computing resources."

— Sam Altman , Executive

"OpenAI is committed to spending $1.4 trillion to develop 30 gigawatts of computing resources."

— Sam Altman , Executive

"OpenAI is committed to spending $1.4 trillion to develop 30 gigawatts of computing resources."

— Sam Altman , Executive

"OpenAI is committed to spending $1.4 trillion to develop 30 gigawatts of computing resources."

— Sam Altman , Executive

"OpenAI is committed to spending US$1.4 trillion to develop 30 gigawatts of computing resources – enough to power roughly 25 million US homes."

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Reutersvia rss

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GizChinavia ai

OpenAI is reportedly telling investors it now expects to spend about $600 billion on computing infrastructure by 2030, offering a more defined and lower target than earlier figures tied to broader infrastructure commitments.

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Fortunevia ai 1 quote 1 person

OpenAI projects its revenue will exceed $280 billion by 2030, reflecting strong momentum in subscription sales for its AI software to consumers and businesses.

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Business Todayvia ai 1 quote 1 person

OpenAI is planning to spend around $600 billion on computing through 2030 as it prepares for a potential IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion.

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The Indian Expressvia ai 1 quote 1 person

OpenAI is targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend by 2030, as it lays groundwork for an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion.

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Yahoo Financevia ai 1 quote 1 person

OpenAI is targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend by 2030, as it lays groundwork for an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion.

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Channel News Asiavia ai 1 quote 1 person

OpenAI is targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend through 2030, as it prepares for an IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion.

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Reutersvia ai

OpenAI plans to invest approximately $600 billion in computing infrastructure by 2030, as it prepares for a potential IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion.

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The Economic Timesvia ai

OpenAI is targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend through 2030, as it lays groundwork for an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion.

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The Economic Timesvia ai

OpenAI plans to invest approximately $600 billion in computing infrastructure by 2030, as it prepares for a potential IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion.

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The Indian Expressvia ai

OpenAI is targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend through 2030, as it lays groundwork for an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion.

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The Business Timesvia ai 1 quote 1 person

OpenAI is targeting roughly US$600 billion in total compute spend through 2030, as it lays groundwork for an IPO that could value the company at up to US$1 trillion.

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The Starvia ai 1 quote 1 person

OpenAI is targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend through 2030, as it lays groundwork for an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion.

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