OpenAI Acquires tbpn

On today’s show, John and Jordi break down OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN, unpack why the deal is being framed as a bet on independent, live, builder-focused media rather than a traditional communications playbook, and debate whether bringing one of tech’s most plugged-in commentary platforms inside OpenAI marks a new model for how major AI companies shape public understanding, industry conversation, and the future of media itself. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays from 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with full episodes posted to podcast platforms immediately after. Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” TBPN has recently featured Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella. Sign up for TBPN’s daily newsletter at TBPN.com Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive