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OpenAI Buys TBPN: Turning Tech's Backchannel into AI's Broadcast Empire

Picture Sam Altman, glued to his screen, chuckling at TBPN's latest roast of his own company. Now, that show belongs to OpenAI—tech's rawest mic just got an AI upgrade.

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OpenAI Buys TBPN: Chatter or Control Grab?

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN sounds noble: boosting AI talks and indie media. But after 20 years watching Valley deals, I smell spin—and a play for narrative control.