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Is OpenAI's trillion-dollar valuation justified?

Reported financials suggest the valuation rests more on narrative momentum and Microsoft-backed compute access than on current unit economics. With market share reportedly falling below 50% and marketing spend surging to buy back trust, public investors are being asked to underwrite a story, not a balance sheet.

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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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