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OpenAI CFO Says ‘Secret’ Device to Usher in New Computing Era
artificial intelligence // June 16, 2025

OpenAI’s acquisition of legendary Apple designer Jony Ive’s artificial intelligence (AI) devices startup will lead to a new computing era similar to the leap from flip phones to the touchscreen smartphone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

OpenAI Developing AI Agent to Replace Software Engineers, CFO Says
artificial intelligence // April 14, 2025

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said the startup is building an artificial intelligence (AI) agent that can do all the work of software engineers, not just augment their skills, during a wide-ranging interview at a recent Goldman Sachs conference. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

OpenAI Hopes Apple Partnership Can Mark 1 Billion Users by End of Year
artificial intelligence // December 01, 2024

Can OpenAI get to 1 billion users over the next year? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Consumer Subscriptions Account for 75% of OpenAI’s Revenue
artificial intelligence // October 28, 2024

Seventy-five percent of OpenAI’s revenue reportedly comes from consumer subscriptions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Interviews & Exclusives
Square Circles $1B Annual Top Line, Larger Sellers, Cash App, Bitcoin Beckon

February 28, 2018
Bitcoin. There. We said it. But all that aside -- and yes, cryptos made an appearance -- Square's diversifying model saw 4Q traction not just in gross payment volumes and Square Capital, but in consumer-focused initiatives as well, including Cash App.

Quick Reads
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar Says AI Boom ‘Just Getting Started’

August 20, 2025
The boom in the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is just getting started, OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said Wednesday (Aug. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

OpenAI Hopes Apple Partnership Can Mark 1 Billion Users by End of Year

December 01, 2024
Can OpenAI get to 1 billion users over the next year? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Consumer Subscriptions Account for 75% of OpenAI’s Revenue

October 28, 2024
Seventy-five percent of OpenAI’s revenue reportedly comes from consumer subscriptions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

OpenAI Names Ex-Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar as CFO, Kevin Weil as CPO

June 10, 2024
OpenAI has named a new chief financial officer (CFO) and a new chief product officer (CPO) as it prepares for its “next phase of growth.” Get the Full Story Complete...