OpenAI announced the purchase of TBPN, the daily program that had already become a central space to talk about technology and artificial intelligence. Why does this matter beyond a corporate acquisition? Because this touches the public communication of AI at mass scale.

What OpenAI bought and who they are

TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network) is a live daily show hosted by Jordi Hays and John Coogan, with Dylan Abruscato as president. It airs on weekdays and grew fast on platforms like X, YouTube, Spotify and Substack. The New York Times called it "Silicon Valley's new obsession."

OpenAI will integrate the TBPN team into its Strategy organization, reporting to Chris Lehane. According to Fidji Simo's statement, the acquisition brings a team with editorial instinct, a real understanding of audiences, and the ability to convene influential voices in technology, business and culture.

"Instead of trying to recreate it, it makes sense to bring them in, support what they do and help them scale, while keeping what makes them special" - Fidji Simo