OpenAI buys TBPN tech podcast network as Altman brothers joke
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OpenAI just bought TBPN, a well-known tech podcast network, and it sparked a playful moment online.
Jack Altman joked in a social-media post about whether his offer to sell his show had got lost in the mail, to which his brother Sam replied with an offer of free ChatGPT Pro and some company swag.
The exchange put a spotlight on OpenAI's growing interest in the media world.
Tech companies use podcasts strategically
This fun sibling banter highlights how tech giants like OpenAI are moving into media to shape conversations around their products.
By picking up podcasts, OpenAI is joining the trend of tech companies using content platforms to influence public discussion and build bigger ecosystems around their brands.