# OpenAI Acquires TBPN: (yes the tech news podcast)

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Podcast: [Artificial Intelligence: Educational AI News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificial-intelligence-educational-ai-news)
Published: 2026-04-03T21:00:38+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/ai-news-chatgpt-openai-anthropic-claude/2687673
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## Resource

In this episode, we explore OpenAI's groundbreaking acquisition of the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) and what it means for the future of tech media. We discuss the show's unique positioning, its ongoing independence under OpenAI, and how this acquisition could influence the narrative around AI technology. Try AI Box: https://aibox.ai/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Acquisition 02:00 TBPN's Unique Appeal 04:00 Operational Independence 08:00 Future Implications

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