# AI Bubble: OpenAI’s Financials LEAKED & It’s UGLY | Ed Zitron

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Podcast: [The John Johnston Lounge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-john-johnston-lounge-3300872)
Published: 2026-06-18T11:59:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejohnjohnstonlounge/episodes/AI-Bubble-OpenAIs-Financials-LEAKED--Its-UGLY--Ed-Zitron-e3kus3n
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John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how OpenAI’s financials have just been leaked to independent journalist Ed Zitron, ahead of the planned OpenAI IPO. The audited figures reveal mounting costs and a far worse financial position than almost everyone thought. Related episodes: Dangerous AI Bubble: Retail Investors Are Being Conned | Ed Zitron https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mmybdVO6Jyc8hrcjbLCvn Legit Legendary Investor: AI ‘Has Characteristics of A Bubble’ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SE2qLmTlx0Bph1VMFKxDh SpaceX & AI: “Bigger Than The Dot Com Bubble” | Jim Chanos https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hywOjJLjvIs53nOXHQorl Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

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