OpenAI clarified that its annualized revenue was approximately $50 billion as of the end of September this year, lower than the widely circulated market estimate of $70 billion. This discrepancy has raised investor concerns about the growth prospects of AI demand, dragging down the U.S. tech sector on Thursday, with the Nasdaq 100 Index falling 1.4% and the chip stock index plummeting 3.4%. However, Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that OpenAI still expects its annualized revenue to reach or exceed $70 billion by the end of 2026, primarily driven by its enterprise business.