OpenAI Acquires Convogo as Elon Musk Preps Lawsuit
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OpenAI Acquires Convogo as Elon Musk Preps Lawsuit

AI ChatJan 9, 2026

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The episode explains OpenAI's recent acqui-hire of Convogo's executive‑coaching team, noting that the Convogo product will be shut down as OpenAI integrates the talent into its broader infrastructure and talent strategy. It also examines the escalating legal clash with Elon Musk, where a judge has sent Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI to a jury trial in March, raising questions about OpenAI's nonprofit roots, its current corporate structure, and implications for AI governance. Listeners gain insight into how OpenAI is bolstering its capabilities while navigating high‑profile litigation that could shape the future regulatory landscape for AI.

Episode Description

OpenAI is accelerating on two fronts at once. In this episode, we break down OpenAI’s acqui-hire of the team behind executive coaching startup Convogo, why the product is being shut down, and how the deal fits into OpenAI’s broader talent and infrastructure strategy. We also dive into the escalating legal battle with Elon Musk, after a judge ruled his lawsuit against OpenAI will go to a jury trial this March. What does the case mean for OpenAI’s nonprofit origins, its current structure, and the future of AI governance?

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Show Notes

OpenAI is accelerating on two fronts at once. In this episode, we break down OpenAI’s acqui-hire of the team behind executive coaching startup Convogo, why the product is being shut down, and how the deal fits into OpenAI’s broader talent and infrastructure strategy. We also dive into the escalating legal battle with Elon Musk, after a judge ruled his lawsuit against OpenAI will go to a jury trial this March. What does the case mean for OpenAI’s nonprofit origins, its current structure, and the future of AI governance?

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