Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'

OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.

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Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'

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OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.

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