OpenAI just bought TBPN | The Verge

AINewsOpenAIOpenAI just bought TBPNThe online talk show will reportedly maintain editorial independence but also help with OpenAI comms and marketing.The online talk show will reportedly maintain editorial independence but also help with OpenAI comms and marketing.by Hayden FieldApr 2, 2026, 5:40 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: The VergeHayden Field is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work has also appeared in CNBC, MIT Technology Review, Wired UK, and other outlets.OpenAI has reportedly purchased TBPN, the viral online talk show that often interviews AI executives and other tech leaders.This story is breaking. Please check back for updates. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Hayden FieldAINewsOpenAIMost PopularMost PopularApril Fools’ Day 2026: the best and cringiest pranksEverything is iPhone nowThe Artemis Moon base project is legally dubiousClaude Code leak exposes a Tamagotchi-style ‘pet’ and an always-on agentI tested a living room full of cheap Ikea speakers against Sonos and BoseThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad