OpenAI Acquires Popular Talk Show TBPN: A Look at the Future of AI Interviews
OpenAI has recently acquired TBPN, a popular online talk show that features interviews with AI executives and tech leaders. The show airs daily and competes with channels like Bloomberg and CNBC. Notable past guests include OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, as well as executives from Meta, Microsoft, Palantir, and Andreessen Horowitz.
Hosted by John Coogan, TBPN has announced that it will remain unchanged under OpenAI's ownership. Coogan expressed his excitement about the acquisition, citing his long-standing relationship with Sam Altman, who had previously funded his company in 2013. The show's future looks promising with increased resources at its disposal.
TBPN attracts an average of 70,000 viewers per episode and has generated over $5 million in advertising revenue this year. Projections suggest that the show could bring in more than $30 million in revenue by 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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