San Francisco, October 29, 2025 – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has unveiled ambitious plans to scale the company into a technological powerhouse, aiming to transform it into one of Silicon Valley’s most important firms. The announcement comes alongside a corporate restructuring designed to enable OpenAI to pursue massive infrastructure and revenue goals.

Altman Targets Massive AI Infrastructure

Altman revealed that OpenAI is committed to developing 30 gigawatts of computing resources, representing a $1.4 trillion investment. In the long term, he envisions adding 1 gigawatt of compute capacity every week. Analysts note that each gigawatt currently carries a capital cost exceeding $40 billion, highlighting the extraordinary scale of OpenAI’s ambitions.

“AI is a sport of kings,” said Gil Luria, analyst at D.A. Davidson. “Altman understands that to compete in AI, he will need to achieve a much bigger scale than OpenAI currently operates at.”

Stargate Project and Multi-Billion-Dollar Partnerships

In January 2025, Altman announced Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative, in collaboration with Oracle, SoftBank, Nvidia, and CoreWeave. Initially targeting 10 gigawatts of data center capacity, the plan has since tripled according to Altman. He stressed that to sustain such investments, OpenAI must eventually generate hundreds of billions in annual revenue, far exceeding its expected $20 billion run rate by year-end.

Path Toward IPO

Altman, who transitioned OpenAI from a nonprofit research lab to a $500 billion company, indicated that an initial public offering (IPO) is the most likely route to fund future expansion. Despite leading the company, Altman does not hold equity in OpenAI and earns a modest $76,000 annually. His wealth primarily stems from investments in tech giants and startups, including Stripe and Airbnb.

Controversies and Legal Challenges

OpenAI’s rapid growth has drawn scrutiny. Co-founder Elon Musk, who departed in 2018, has sued the company, claiming it has strayed from its nonprofit mission. Former employees have echoed concerns about prioritizing profit over safety. Altman himself was briefly ousted in 2023 after disagreements with the board but was quickly reinstated.

Hollywood Spotlight

Altman’s story is set to inspire the upcoming film “Artificial”, with Andrew Garfield portraying the CEO. The movie is slated for release next year.

Altman’s vision underscores OpenAI’s ambition to redefine AI at a global scale, positioning the company for both technological dominance and financial growth in the years ahead.