OpenAI, a leading AI research and development firm, has made headlines for its pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Despite hefty losses of $540 million in 2022, the firm continues its investment for AGI with a staggering $100 billion. Factors such as the cost of databanks, paying staff, and training machine-learning models raised the firm's expenses. However, a paid version was launched to increase revenue but the costs still persist. OpenAI co-founder, Sam Altman, is leading efforts to raise the needed funds while considering the potential pros and cons of AI. Amid plans of an AI monopoly and costly data, OpenAI ploughs forth in AI innovation and AGI research with great potential implications.
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