OpenAI today made a surprise acquisition of TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network), a company that focuses on broadcasting shows focusing on technology and innovation. This acquisition is also quite surprising, considering that TBPN is in the media arena, and is different from OpenAI which focuses on the artificial intelligence arena.
OpenAI says that TBPN is quite unique since various talks related to innovation and the artificial intelligence arena occur through it. TBPN is readily followed by many in knowing various daily technological developments, and OpenAI aims to use it in communicating and presenting their developments to the public. With OpenAI's support, TBPN is also expected to be able to expand more widely, and at the same time lead to talks involving innovation and the development of artificial intelligence.
TBPN will continue to operate as usual, with freedom in editorial and other matters. In addition to delivering developments and information, it is also seen that TBPN has the potential to become one of the marketing channels for OpenAI in highlighting and promoting their offerings and services.
The value of the acquisition has not been disclosed by either party at this time.
