# OpenAI Chairman’s Startup Closes New Funding Round 5/4/26

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Podcast: [TechCheck](https://stenobird.com/podcast/techcheck-3690782)
Published: 2026-05-04T16:36:09+00:00
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## Resource

CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports the latest news regarding OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor’s AI customer service startup.

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