OpenAI to bring in $20 billion less than previously expected
THE SO WHAT
A $50B year that still misses investor expectations by $20B is a reminder that top-line AI growth is colliding with real-world adoption friction and cost. Enterprise buyers can use this moment to push harder on pricing, SLAs, and roadmap commitments while vendors recalibrate.
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