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TWiL Episode 87: Is Open AI Too Big to Fail?

“I think that everyone knows that we’re in sort of an AI bubble in terms of the amount of demand that’s out there for the technology”

In episode 87 of This Week in Local, we dive into the latest headlines surrounding OpenAI, some financial turbulence, and its near-term fate.

Mike and Charles discuss the eye-catching report that OpenAI has only 12 months of cash left unless it secures significant funding. With a potential loss of $5 billion in 2024, they explore the sustainability of OpenAI’s business model and what it means for the future of AI technology.

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