Sources: investors recently approached OpenAI with a proposal to invest at a $1.2T valuation, but OpenAI believes its value should be at least $1.5T (Sri Muppidi/New York Times)
Investors recently approached OpenAI with a proposal to invest at a $1.2 trillion valuation. However, OpenAI believes its value should be at least $1.5 trillion. The article also notes other media industry updates, including a DOJ filing regarding the WBD deal and Nielsen viewership data for 60 Minutes.
- ▪Investors proposed an investment in OpenAI at a $1.2 trillion valuation.
- ▪OpenAI asserts that its value should be at least $1.5 trillion.
- ▪The DOJ stated that states suing to block the WBD deal must post a proper bond to cover potential damages.
- ▪Nielsen reported that 60 Minutes' season premiere drew 7.94 million viewers, a 21% decrease from the previous season.
- ▪The New York Times Company hired Michael Hirschorn to lead its revived media column.
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About This Page This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 1:00 AM ET, September 16, 2026. The most current version of the site as always is available at our home page. To view an earlier snapshot click here and then modify the date indicated. From Mediagazer Winston Cho / The Hollywood Reporter: Filing: the DOJ says states suing to block the WBD deal must post a “proper bond” to cover potential damages, backing Paramount's request for a $1.88B bond Brian Steinberg / Variety: Nielsen: 60 Minutes' season premiere drew 7.94M viewers, down 21% from 10.02M for last season's premiere; viewers between the ages of 25 and 54 fell 33% The New York Times Company: The NYT brings back its media column, hiring Michael Hirschorn to lead it; he co-founded Inside.com, edited…
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