OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN), a significant move in the tech media landscape. TBPN, co-hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, is projected to generate over $30 million in revenue this year.
Streaming live for three hours daily on platforms like YouTube and X, TBPN has become a vital stop for tech executives. This acquisition marks OpenAI’s first foray into the media sector and represents its biggest media push to date.
Coogan and Hays launched TBPN in late 2024, quickly establishing it as a go-to source for engaging content centered on technology and business. The deal’s terms remain undisclosed, but the impact is already being felt.
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, expressed confidence that TBPN will maintain its critical approach, stating, “I do not anticipate a shift in the network’s critical approach toward OpenAI itself.” This sentiment was echoed by Hays, who noted, “The openness to feedback and commitment to getting this right from Sam and the OpenAI team stood out to us.”
TBPN has been granted editorial independence post-acquisition, ensuring that it can continue its mission without interference. Coogan reassured fans, “The show won’t change as a result of the acquisition.”
Fidji Simo, another key figure in the acquisition, remarked, “TBPN will bring AI to the world in a way that helps people understand the full impact of this technology on their daily lives.” This aligns with OpenAI’s broader goals of promoting understanding and responsible use of AI.
As TBPN continues its operations under its established brand, observers are keen to see how this acquisition will influence the tech media landscape. Details remain unconfirmed.
