OpenAI acquires TBPN, the daily talk show dedicated to tech

OpenAI acquires daily tech talk show TBPN, co-founded by Jordi Hays and John Coogan, to foster direct AI communication under Chris Lehane's strategy unit.

OpenAI announces the acquisition of TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network), a daily talk show broadcast live on X, YouTube, Spotify, and several other platforms. Co-founded by entrepreneurs Jordi Hays and John Coogan, the program covers daily news in tech and AI, and has established itself as a benchmark within the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The acquisition is led by Fidji Simo, who emphasizes OpenAI's desire to transcend traditional corporate communication norms to engage in a more direct conversation about AI. TBPN will be integrated into OpenAI's Strategy division, under the responsibility of Chris Lehane, while maintaining its editorial independence: guest selection, programmatic direction, and content decisions will remain the purview of the TBPN team.