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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Jonas Sunico

Rumour: OpenAI Looking To Acquire Pinterest In Bid To Streamline Human-Data Acquisition

OpenAI could be acquiring Pinterest this year, in a bid to streamline its data acquisition. (Credit: Pexels)

Speculation is growing across the tech sector that OpenAI could be eyeing a major acquisition to strengthen its access to real-time, human-generated data. The rumour centres on Pinterest, a platform that has quietly become one of the internet's most influential hubs for product discovery, visual search and shopping intent.

While no deal has been announced, the idea has prompted debate about how artificial intelligence companies will secure the data they need to remain competitive. As AI development accelerates, access to fresh, relevant data is becoming just as important as computing power.

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