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OpenAI Buys Tech Talk Show TBPN

3 Apr

Summary

OpenAI has acquired the tech talk show TBPN.
Founders John Coogan and Jordi Hays will join OpenAI.
The move aims to improve communication of AI's impact.

OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a tech talk show that has garnered a dedicated following in Silicon Valley. This move marks OpenAI's unexpected venture into the news business, aiming to bolster its communication strategies.

Co-founders John Coogan and Jordi Hays, who established TBPN in late 2024, are set to join OpenAI as part of the recent deal. Financial terms were not disclosed by the AI company.

OpenAI stated that the acquisition will facilitate better communication of its future plans and help shape the narrative surrounding AI's societal impact. The company drew parallels to historical instances of media entities residing within larger corporate structures.

This development follows recent scrutiny of OpenAI concerning a potential deal with the U.S. government for classified military operations, a situation that also involved rival Anthropic.

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