Trending Now - Openai Acquires TBPN to Foster Positive AI Discussions

WHO:

Variety - OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company, has acquired TBPN, the Technology Business Programming Network.

Techmeme - Fidji Simo, CEO of applications at OpenAI, mentioned the acquisition in a memo to staff.

WHAT:

Variety - OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a media start-up that hosts a talk show about Silicon Valley and finance.

Techmeme - TBPN staff will assist with marketing and communications at OpenAI while maintaining their editorial independence.

Techmeme - TBPN will continue to air live at 11:00 AM PT on weekdays.

WHERE:

Variety - TBPN is a media start-up that streams online.

WHEN:

Variety - TBPN has been streaming online for about a year as of 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The acquisition aims to foster "constructive conversation" about artificial intelligence, according to Fidji Simo.

HOW:

Techmeme - The acquisition will allow TBPN to help with marketing and communications at OpenAI while keeping its editorial independence.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 19:20 UTC)

OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a media start-up that streams online and hosts a talk show focused on Silicon Valley and finance. According to Fidji Simo, the CEO of applications at OpenAI, this acquisition aims to foster constructive conversation about artificial intelligence, with TBPN staff assisting in marketing and communications while maintaining their editorial independence. TBPN will continue to air live at 11:00 AM PT on weekdays, ensuring that its programming remains uninterrupted.