OpenAI takes on another “side quest,” buys tech-focused talk show TBPN
Summary
OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a Silicon Valley tech-focused talk show, in a deal described as 'low hundreds of millions' of dollars. TBPN will remain editorially independent and based in Los Angeles, with OpenAI executives coordinating marketing while preserving editorial autonomy. The move signals a broader strategy shift as OpenAI focuses on core products while expanding into media and public discourse around AI.