Subvolts take AI funding, advertising, and hardware are discussed with a focus on OpenAI's strategy. Jan 23, 2026 - Business
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OpenAI’s $50 Billion Fundraise, AI Advertising Game Theory, Apple’s AI Wearable Pin
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Alex Kantrowitz hosts Ranjan Roy for a weekly tech discussion covering Davos, OpenAI's potential $50 billion funding round, and the company's path to profitability. They also explore AI advertising strategies for ChatGPT and Gemini, and Apple's rumored AI wearable.
This episode talks about big money for AI companies like OpenAI and how they might make money from ads. It also covers new AI gadgets Apple might be making.
This episode is for anyone tracking the business and strategic moves of major AI labs. It delves into the financial realities and market positioning of OpenAI, a key player in the AI race. The discussion on AI advertising and Apple's hardware entry provides context for how these companies are trying to monetize AI and expand its reach beyond software, directly impacting the competitive landscape.
- HostAlex Kantrowitz
- GuestRanjan RoyMargins
- Guest: Ranjan Roy
- Show: Big Technology Podcast
- Length: 56 minutes
- OpenAI Funding Plan: $50 billion
Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) What happened at Davos 2) OpenAI’s planned $50 billion funding round 3) Does the money set expectations too high for OpenAI? 4) Will OpenAI ever turn a profit? 5)) How many funding rounds does OpenAI have left? 6) Does OpenAI’s shrinking lead bode poorly for its inevitable IPO 7) OpenAI introduces ads to ChatGPT 8) Why is Google waiting to bring ads to Gemini? 9) Apple is building a wearable AI Pin 10) Wait, is Alexa Plus good?
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