Openai · Wired
OpenAI announced Thursday that it had picked up the online business talk show TBPN for an undisclosed sum
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Since launching in 2024, TBPN has risen in popularity among Silicon Valley circles by offering a daily livestream about the technology industry that’s seen as more tech-friendly than traditional outlets.
Key facts
- The media firm says it generated $5 million in ad revenue last year and was on track to make more than $30 million in revenue in 2026
- Since launching in 2024, TBPN has risen in popularity among Silicon Valley circles by offering a daily livestream about the technology industry that’s seen as more tech-friendly than traditional
- The company also said that TBPN will report directly to OpenAI’s VP of global affairs, Chris Lehane
- In recent decades, there have been several notable examples of technology leaders purchasing media firms, including Jeff Bezos buying The Washington Post, Marc Benioff buying Time magazine
Summary
OpenAI announced Thursday that it had acquired the online business talk show TBPN for an undisclosed sum. It’s hard to understand how a media startup fits into OpenAI’s core businesses selling ChatGPT, Codex, and a new super app the company is developing to consumers and enterprises. In a memo to staff announcing the acquisition, Simo said the typical communications playbook does not apply to OpenAI. TBPN is a small business compared to OpenAI.