---
title: The OpenAI phenomena
description: The artificial intelligence lab that developed ChatGPT is now valued at $29 billion. How does OpenAI generate revenue? What is its business model?
---

[Slow food for thought](https://blog.syzgroup.com/slow-food-for-thought)

# [The OpenAI phenomena](https://blog.syzgroup.com/slow-food-for-thought/the-openai-phenomena)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/slow-food-for-thought/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Jan 18, 2023, 3:02:16 PM

<https://blog.syzgroup.com/hubfs/Focus-The%20OpenAI%20phenomena.pdf?hsLang=en>

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