OpenAI Buys TBPN, Tech and the Token Tsunami

By Stratechery by Ben Thompson April 6, 2026 · Edited April 6, 2026

OpenAI's purchase of TBPN makes no sense, which may be par for the course for OpenAI. Then, AI is breaking stuff, starting with tech services.

OpenAI’s purchase of TBPN makes no sense, which may be par for the course for OpenAI. Then, AI is breaking stuff, starting with tech services.