[OpenAI Expected to Burn Nearly $280 Billion in Cash Over the Next Five Years, Revenue to Grow Tenfold] According to a report by Jinse Finance on September 19, recent presentation materials seen by the UK's *Financial Times* indicate that OpenAI is expected to consume nearly $280 billion in funding by the end of 2030. Based on the materials, OpenAI anticipates generating up to $278 billion in negative free cash flow between 2026 and 2030, as the company makes significant investments to expand its access to computing power. Revenue is expected to grow tenfold during this period, rising from $36 billion this year to $350 billion by 2030. The company projects cumulative revenue of $840 billion from now until the end of 2030. OpenAI also expects to invest approximately $856 billion in computing power and infrastructure by the end of 2030, which will be its largest single expenditure.