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https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/906022/openai-buys-tbpn
OpenAI just bought TBPN | The Verge
Apr 2, 2026 - OpenAI has purchased TBPN, an online talk show that often interviews AI executives and other tech leaders.
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https://slate.com/podcasts/what-next-tbd/2026/04/openai-bought-tbpn-the-silicon-valley-streaming-talk-show
OpenAI bought TBPN, the Silicon Valley streaming talk show.
OpenAI has that “buy a whole media outlet” money.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/why-openai-bought-tbpn-2026-4
Why OpenAI Bought TBPN - Business Insider
Apr 2, 2026 - A head scratcher that isn't. And a vote for the value of live-streaming.
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https://www.theinformation.com/articles/openais-fidji-simo-bought-tbpn-podcast-amid-crusade-side-quests
Why OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Bought the TBPN Podcast Amid Crusade Against ‘Side Quests’ — The Information
Apr 2, 2026 - In recent weeks, Fidji Simo has burst into public view as the OpenAI executive bringing much-needed discipline to the AI startup, as it inches toward an...
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https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/journalism/why-openai-bought-tbpn/
Why OpenAI Bought Tech Talk Show TBPN
Apr 6, 2026 - In this week's column, OpenAI buys TBPN, TMZ ambushes Congress, NYT cuts ties with writer, DC media scramble and a ‘60 Minutes’ shake-up?
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