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Is OpenAI's market share actually shrinking?

Reports indicate OpenAI's share of the AI assistant market has dropped below 50% as rivals gain ground. In response, the company reportedly quintupled marketing spend to roughly $5.73 billion — a defensive move that looks more like it's buying back lost trust than growing from strength.

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OpenAI’s $1 Trillion Bullsh*t Is Falling Apart

Leaked financials reportedly show OpenAI losing over a dollar for every dollar earned. Here's why the trillion-dollar story doesn't add up.

Crashtech Editorial July 3, 2026 AI Business & Money

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