OpenAI's $500 Billion Valuation: Can It Maintain AI Dominance or Follow Netscape's Fate?

Dec 16, 2025 03:43 pm CST

As OpenAI's valuation soars to $500 billion despite projected losses until 2029, industry experts debate whether the ChatGPT creator will solidify its position as an AI giant or follow Netscape's path to obsolescence. With increasing competition from Google, Microsoft, and other tech giants, OpenAI faces significant challenges despite its 800 million weekly users and massive infrastructure investments.