OpenAI poaches Patreon co-founder Sam Yam and two execs for creator push
OpenAI lands three Patreon veterans to build creator tools, signaling a major bet on the creator economy ahead of a big announcement.

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OpenAI lands three Patreon veterans to build creator tools, signaling a major bet on the creator economy ahead of a big announcement.
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