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OpenAI hits $122B funding, 900M weekly ChatGPT users boost AI economy

The Wire·April 3, 2026

OpenAI recently closed a massive $122 billion funding round, underscoring the growing investor confidence in AI-native companies. With 900 million weekly users of ChatGPT, OpenAI exemplifies how solo founders and lean AI startups can scale rapidly and generate significant revenue per employee. This surge highlights the lean AI economy's potential to disrupt traditional tech business models.