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OpenAI Plans $50 Billion Computing Spend in 2026

ai-technology · 2026-05-05

OpenAI president Greg Brockman testified in court that the company's computing costs have surged from roughly $30 million in 2017 to tens of billions this year, with plans to spend $50 billion on computing in 2026. The testimony was part of ongoing legal proceedings.

Key facts

  • OpenAI plans to spend $50 billion on computing in 2026.
  • Greg Brockman testified about the company's computing costs.
  • Computing costs rose from $30 million in 2017 to tens of billions in 2025.
  • The testimony was given in court.

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  • OpenAI

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