"The deal immediately prompted a great deal of online handwringing about a nominal media operation selling out to one of the biggest companies in Silicon Valley, which is understandable but unwarranted."
"TBPN streams on Twitter for three hours a day, five days a week, and has scored a bunch of rare interviews with the biggest names in tech, including Mark Zuckerberg."
"The show's name is a nod to ESPN, and its funniest and most useful bit is covering tech hires in the manner of that network covering sports personnel moves."
OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) for a reported low hundreds of millions of dollars. Despite concerns about media independence, TBPN has long catered to the tech elite, making the acquisition less surprising. The show, which streams on Twitter, was launched by John Coogan and Jordi Hays in October 2024 and has gained attention for its interviews with major tech figures. The hosts' experience and humor contribute to its appeal, resembling early ESPN's approach to sports coverage.
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