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OpenAI hired Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead a new Creator Product division, and he is bringing two Patreon executives with him.
Why it matters: The new team will build tools for creators, suggesting OpenAI plans to expand its products for that audience.
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“OpenAI has hired Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead a new "Creator Product" division. After more than 13 years at the creator platform, he's bringing two Patreon executives with him.”
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