OpenAI and Anthropic are approaching record IPOs but face enormous costs for AI model training. OpenAI expects a staggering $121 billion in computing expenses by 2028, leading to significant projected losses, while Anthropic anticipates similar challenges but on a smaller scale. Both companies are rapidly releasing new AI models, intensifying the competition and cost pressures.

The author shares his experiences as a bootstrapped founder over eight years, focusing on his recent work writing a book aimed at helping developers improve their writing. He discusses financial challenges, the impact of parenthood on his work-life balance, and the lessons learned about aligning his business with his interests.

Leaked documents reveal OpenAI's spending on Microsoft Azure is much higher than previously reported, with expenses reaching over $8.7 billion in just nine months of 2025. Revenue figures also appear significantly lower than expected, raising concerns about the company's financial health and future sustainability.

OpenAI's CFO suggested that the U.S. government might need to support the company's funding amid concerns of a financial bubble in the A.I. industry. This idea triggered significant backlash online, highlighting worries over OpenAI's aggressive spending on infrastructure.