OPENAI CFO CITES 'VERTICAL WALL' OF DEMAND

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FRI, MAY 1, 2026

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OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar pushed back against concerns about the company missing internal targets, citing strong demand for its products. The comments came during a Bloomberg Television interview Thursday.

Friar used the phrase "vertical wall of demand" to describe the market appetite for OpenAI's offerings, suggesting the company is not struggling with adoption or market fit. Her remarks address earlier concerns about whether the company would meet its internal performance goals. The statement comes as OpenAI continues to navigate competitive pressure in the AI market. The company has also tightened access controls on some products—Cyber among them—a move that mirrors restrictions competitors like Anthropic have implemented. OpenAI's strong demand positioning contrasts with scrutiny over execution targets. The CFO's emphasis on demand signals confidence in the company's market position, even as it manages product access and deployment decisions.

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