OpenAI's undefined revenue streams fumbled a $30 billion investment but later saw a $500 billion kickback with "a clear focus of converting to a for-profit entity"

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For context, OpenAI’s revenue shortly afterlaunching ChatGPT in 2022was $20 million.

For context,Google and Microsoft’s electricity consumption surpasses the power usage of over 100 countries.

Workers on the stage as they prepare for a SoftBank Group Corp. news conference in Tokyo, Japan

The technology also demands a lot of cooling water.

A recent report revealedChatGPT consumes four times more water than previously thought.

The move will likely face backlash from government institutions, regulators, and even staffers.

Market analysts predictMicrosoft could acquire Microsoft in the next 3 yearsas investor interest in AI fades.

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