OpenAI Ran Through $3.7 Billion in Q1 2026

OpenAI burned $3.7 billion during the first three months of 2026, The Information reported Tuesday (June 16). That was more than half the $5.7 billion in revenue the artificial intelligence startup earned during the same period, according to the report, which cited company documents shared with investors. The company’s cash burn and revenue tripled compared to the first quarter of 2025, which The Information called a sign of how making money from the technology remains a challenge despite strong