OpenAI Projects $20 Billion Revenue in 2025, Plans Device Launch in 2026

OpenAI's CFO Sarah Friar announced that the company's annualized revenue is projected to exceed $20 billion in 2025, up from $6 billion in 2024, driven by increased computing capacity rising from 0.6 GW to 1.9 GW. User engagement continues to reach record highs. OpenAI plans to introduce ads in ChatGPT for some U.S. users and aims to launch its first device in late 2026. The company will focus on practical adoption in health, science, and enterprise, maintaining flexible partnerships and a light balance sheet.