Exclusive: Here's How Much OpenAI Spends On Inference And Its MSFT Revenue Share
OpenAI's inference costs on Microsoft Azure have surged to $8.67 billion through September 2025, far exceeding prior estimates, while implied revenues derived from Microsoft's 20% revenue share suggest OpenAI is earning significantly less than previously reported—raising serious questions
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