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Industry·1d ago·all news from September 23, 2026

OpenAI hires Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead a new Creator Product division

OpenAI has hired Patreon co-founder Sam Yam and two other former Patreon executives to lead a newly formed Creator Product division. The team is tasked with building new tools for creators, with a potential preview expected at the company's upcoming DevDay. This move signals OpenAI’s intent to compete for creators by integrating its AI models into platforms designed for independent content monetization.

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