OpenAI CFO proposes new metric to measure real value of AI investments

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar has introduced a new framework to help businesses better evaluate their return on AI investments. The metric centers on measuring useful intelligence generated per dollar spent, rather than opting for cheaper AI models. Friar emphasizes that companies should track real-world outcomes and the total cost of completing AI-driven tasks. Accuracy and the ability to generate growing value over time are also highlighted as critical factors. The framework comes in response to rising corporate concerns about whether AI spending is delivering tangible results.