OpenAI’s TBPN acquisition rooted in decade-long founder ties, says John Coogan

OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN is rooted in a long-standing relationship between the show’s cofounder John Coogan and OpenAI chief Sam Altman. The relationship dates back roughly 13 years, when Altman invested in Soylent, Coogan’s first startup, in 2013.

“When I reflect on my career… it makes a lot of sense,” Coogan said during a recent TBPN episode announcing the development. “This is a plot twist.”