OpenAI CFO Denies Seeking Government Backstop for $1.4 Trillion Infrastructure Deals as Revenue Surges Past $13 Billion

Nov 07, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar denies seeking government backing for the company's massive $1.4 trillion infrastructure deals to build data centers, while CEO Sam Altman reveals revenue has surged well beyond the previously reported $13 billion annually.

Key Points

  • OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar clarifies that the company is not seeking a government backstop for its infrastructure commitments, walking back previous comments made at a Wall Street Journal event
  • OpenAI has signed over $1.4 trillion in infrastructure deals to build data centers, raising questions about how the company can afford such massive commitments
  • CEO Sam Altman reveals OpenAI is generating significantly more than the previously reported $13 billion in annual revenue

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