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April 29, 2026
What smart people are saying about OpenAI reportedly missing key growth targets
A report that OpenAI missed internal growth targets raised fresh concerns about AI demand. Here's what traders and scientists think.
TL;DR
- The Wall Street Journal reported OpenAI missed revenue and user targets, citing internal figures.
- OpenAI denied the report, calling it 'clickbait' and stating the business is strong.
- Tech stocks tied to OpenAI, including chipmakers and infrastructure partners, saw declines following the report.
- Experts like Gary Marcus expressed concern, comparing OpenAI's situation to WeWork.
- Others, like Dan Ives and Jim Cramer, defended OpenAI, citing strong demand and calling the market reaction excessive.
- The report raises questions about whether AI demand is growing faster than the infrastructure to support it.
- Missed targets could impact OpenAI's substantial data-center commitments and associated contracts.
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