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StocksUpdated×2•Originally published 6 May 2026•Updated 6 May 2026•

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Greg Brockman Reveals OpenAI Compute Costs to Hit $50 Billion by 2026

Key Facts

1Greg Brockman revealed that OpenAI's compute costs surged from $30 million in 2017 to $50 billion in 2026.

2Brockman stated that Elon Musk sought a major win for OpenAI before considering any for-profit ventures.

Testimony from OpenAI President Greg Brockman has revealed that computing costs are projected to surge to $50 billion by 2026, highlighting the massive capital required for AI leadership. In a significant legal development, former CTO Mira Murati provided taped video testimony accusing CEO Sam Altman of not always being truthful and causing persistent chaos during the period of his firing. These revelations surfaced during legal proceedings regarding OpenAI's transition from a non-profit to a for-profit entity. Brockman also detailed early strategic disagreements with Elon Musk over commercial milestones and funding structures. The combined testimony underscores a turbulent internal environment characterized by leadership friction and escalating infrastructure spending. These developments are critical for market participants as they assess the operational stability of the world's leading AI firm.

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Version 228 days ago

What changed: Identified Mira Murati as the source of the testimony and added her specific allegations regarding Sam Altman's lack of truthfulness.

Version 128 days ago

What changed: The story was updated to include testimony from the former CTO regarding Sam Altman's leadership style and the resulting executive distrust, alongside the previous financial projections.