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Sep 16, 2025 8:00 AM

OpenAI's Unprecedented Cash Burn Poses Massive Challenge To $300 Billion Oracle Deal: 'No Company In History Has Ever…'

The future of OpenAI has been thrown into uncertainty as the company reportedly lacks the funds to honor its $300 billion deal with Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL).

OpenAI Faces Funding Shortfall Amid $300 Billion Oracle Deal

OpenAI, a major player in the AI industry, is facing a significant financial hurdle. The company, which has been aggressively expanding its operations, is unable to meet its financial obligations, Sherwood reported.

The deal with Oracle, which is valued at $300 billion over five years starting in 2027, has brought OpenAI’s financial situation into sharp focus. The company is currently unable to cover this amount, despite its efforts to secure funding from private markets.

OpenAI’s financial struggles are particularly noteworthy given the current state of the stock market. According to Sherwood, when combining the cash burn of four major tech companies during their peak cash-burning periods, including Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Snap ...