Daily Tech Headlines OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar Says Compute Hit 1.9 GW in 2025 - DTH
4 snips
Jan 19, 2026 Asus has paused production of new phone models, focusing instead on existing customer support. OpenAI hints at new music features with hostnames referencing 'Sonata.' The company's CFO reveals a projected $20 billion revenue and significant compute growth by 2025. Amazon is changing its commingling and barcode policies, while Anna's Archive faces legal troubles over data storage. Meanwhile, Xbox tests an ad-supported gaming model and Zootopia 2 hits a massive $1.7 billion at the box office.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
OpenAI's Rapid Compute And Revenue Growth
- OpenAI's CFO said revenue tripled to $20 billion in 2025 while AI infrastructure grew threefold to 1.9 gigawatts of compute.
- The company diversified providers and revenue streams to scale and improve efficiency.
Sonata Hostnames Hint At Audio Features
- New OpenAI hostnames referencing "Sonata" suggest a potential music or audio feature under development.
- The discovery coincides with ChatGPT improvements to chat recall and dictation, hinting at expanded audio capabilities.
Prepare For Amazon's Commingling End
- Amazon will end commingling across its fulfillment network on March 31 and tighten barcode rules for sellers.
- Brand owners can use manufacturer barcodes but resellers must apply Amazon barcodes to avoid delivery issues.