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What to know about OpenAI’s surprise acquisition of TBPN: The hit tech news podcast will be part of OpenAI's strategy department, with the AI giant saying the ...
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OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN: OpenAI says program will remain in Los Angeles and will be editorially independent.
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OpenAI Acquires Tech Talk Show ‘TBPN’—and Buys Itself Some Positive News: OpenAI is acquiring TBPN, a business talk show that’s popular among Silicon Valley ...
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'Chasing vibes' — OpenAI's M&A strategy gets more confusing with TBPN purchase: Over 10 months after shelling out an eye-popping $6.4 billion for Jony Ive's ...
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OpenAI acquires TBPN, the buzzy founder-led business talk show: TBPN, Silicon Valley's cult-favorite tech podcast, will operate independently ...
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OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence: OpenAI’s out-of-the-blue acquisition of TBPN, the buzzy online talk show, stunned the worlds of media ...
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OpenAI buys tech talk show TBPN in push to shape AI narrative: OpenAI is wading into the media business by acquiring TBPN, a technology-focused talk show closely ...
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OpenAI acquires popular tech podcast TBPN: OpenAI did not disclose the terms of the deal but said TBPN will be housed within its strategy organization.
cnbc.com/2026/04/02/openai-acquires-tech-podcast-tbpn.html

OpenAI expands into media with TBPN acquisition — read Fidji Simo's full message to team
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OpenAI acquires technology talk show TBPN in surprise move: OpenAI, jostling with Anthropic for enterprise customers, has bought TBPN, an online tech talk show ...
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Why OpenAI Decided to Buy ‘TBPN,’ Tech’s Hottest News Show: The tech company’s surprise purchase of the web program underscores its efforts to help shape the ...
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Paid articlePaywallGet ready for a wave of TBPN clones after OpenAI deal: TBPN has inspired a set of new digital talk shows covering tech, advertising, and politics ...
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OpenAI just bought TBPN: OpenAI has purchased TBPN, an online talk show that often interviews AI executives and other tech leaders.
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OpenAI acquires tech talk show TBPN: The deal signals a push to shape the conversation around AI.
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Why OpenAI bought TBPN: A head scratcher that isn't. And a vote for the value of live-streaming.
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OpenAI acquires TBPN tech talk show in media push: OpenAI wants a bigger voice in the AI discourse. TBPN is a two-man talk show that's gone viral in Silicon ...
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OpenAI buys tech talkshow TBPN in push to shape AI narrative: OpenAI’s chief of strategy says acquisition of show will help company engage with public about AI ...
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OpenAI buys tech talk show TBPN in push to shape AI narrative: OpenAI is wading into the media business by acquiring TBPN, a technology-focused talk show closely ...
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OpenAI is officially a media company, after buying Silicon Valley’s favorite podcast TBPN
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Paid articlePaywallSam Altman’s OpenAI just bought popular talk show TBPN, and they’re killing its $30 million ad business
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Exclusive | OpenAI Buys Tech-Industry Talk Show TBPN: TBPN staff will help with marketing and communications at OpenAI but keep their editorial independence ...
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Paid articlePaywallOpenAI Gets Into Media, Buys Streaming Business Talk Show TBPN: OpenAI buys TBPN streaming business show for communications and marketing, show will continue ...
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Paid articlePaywallOpenAI Moves Into Media With Acquisition Of Streaming Series ‘TBPN’: The acquisition was announced in a blog post by Fidji Simo, who is the products boss of the ...
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Paid articlePaywallOpenAI Buys TBPN, a Daily Tech Talk Show, to Help Drive 'Constructive Conversation' About AI
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Europe got its own TBPN-style live show, and everyone’s angling for a guest spot: On Monday, the network announced a $1.6 million seed round from top players in ...
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OpenAI's Talk Show 'TBPN' Makes Emmy Category Shift to Variety Series: AWARDS HQ June 8, 2026: TBPN Emmy Shift; 'SNL' Panel; 'Traitors' Takes ...
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TBPN, Now Owned by OpenAI, Is Launching an Emmys FYC Campaign: TBPN, the tech-insider podcast OpenAI acquired, plans an Emmys FYC ad campaign in Los Angeles next ...
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ONE SHEET: Cease Fire Narrative Wars, OpenAI’s TBPN Era, and WHCD Guest Wars: In today's ONE SHEET: Trump's ceasefire deal with Iran stops the war ...
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Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley': OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with ...
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After Cutting Down on 'Side Quests,' OpenAI Bought a Talk Show: The AI giant recently said it would end its Sora image generator and put off a planned ChatGPT ...
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The AI Sector’s Crass Bid for Media Domination: The Nation Magazine
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The Media Front: Why OpenAI Bought Tech Talk Show TBPN: In this week's column, OpenAI buys TBPN, TMZ ambushes Congress, NYT cuts ties with writer ...
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OpenAI just made a decision that shocked the whole tech ecosystem: OpenAI bought tech talk show TBPN in its first media acquisition, raising questions about ...
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OpenAI Acquires TBPN, the Irreverent Tech Podcast With a Cult Following: OpenAI now owns the podcast known for hosting impressive guests like Mark Cuban and Mark ...
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OpenAI Makes Surprise Media Acquisition Ahead of IPO. Why It Will Fail.: OpenAI, the ChatGPT developer, has acquired online talk show TBPN. It's a deal which ...
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