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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

OpenAI Buys TBPN: Fidji Simo Claims 'Standard PR Playbook Doesn't Apply' to AGI

Sam Altman praised TBPN on X, saying, 'It's my favorite tech show,' and emphasized his support for the team to keep their signature style. (Credit: AFP News)

In a move that has sent ripples through the tech world this week, OpenAI has finalized a major acquisition that could redefine its global presence. The company has entered the media space after acquiring TBPN, the hosts of the tech-heavy talk show, confirmed this Wednesday. The programme, a staple for Silicon Valley's elite, marks a new chapter as OpenAI expands beyond pure development.

Every weekday, John Coogan and Jordi Hays host a three-hour live stream of TBPN from Los Angeles, featuring a rotating lineup of founders, investors, and tech leaders. While the acquisition is official, both parties have kept the price tag undisclosed.

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