• OpenAI has officially acquired TBPN, a live daily tech talk show that The New York Times recently called “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession.”
• The acquisition shifts TBPN from industry commentary to direct influence over how AI technology is distributed and understood worldwide.
• TBPN’s hosts, who have previously interviewed leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Satya Nadella, and Sam Altman, will now help OpenAI shape real-world tech dialogue.

In a strategic move to bridge cutting-edge artificial intelligence with daily tech journalism, OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN), a live, three-hour tech talk show that has rapidly become a cult favorite across the tech sector.

Unlike traditional media acquisitions, this deal transforms a critical observer into an active participant in shaping AI’s global narrative. TBPN airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT and is hosted by entrepreneurs Jordi Hays and John Coogan, alongside President Dylan Abruscato. The program’s meteoric rise has been fueled by unfiltered, real-time coverage of tech news, major product launches, and candid interviews with industry titans.

What sets TBPN apart is its ability to blend live, unscripted dialogue with high-profile access. The show has featured in-depth conversations with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman.

According to co-host Jordi Hays, the team has been both a supporter and a critic of the AI industry, but their direct engagement with OpenAI revealed a rare openness to feedback and a genuine mission to get technology right. Hays emphasized that moving from mere commentary to meaningful impact, especially in how AI is distributed and understood globally which became a driving motivation behind the deal. With this acquisition, OpenAI gains a trusted, fast-moving media arm capable of translating complex AI breakthroughs into daily, accessible conversations for a growing, engaged audience.

“Over the past year, we’ve had a front-row seat not just to OpenAI, but to the entire ecosystem, covering the daily news, announcements, and launches in real time. While we’ve been critical of the industry at times, after getting to know Sam and the OpenAI team, what stood out most was their openness to feedback and commitment to getting this right. Moving from commentary to real impact in how this technology is distributed and understood globally is incredibly important to us.”Jordi Hays, co-founder and co-host of TBPN