OpenAI Acquires chat.com Domain for Over $10 Million from Dharmesh Shah

Nov 6, 2024, 07:06 PM

OpenAI has acquired the domain chat.com, which now redirects to ChatGPT. The domain was previously purchased by Dharmesh Shah, the CTO of HubSpot, for over $10 million in early 2023. OpenAI reportedly paid more than $10 million for the domain, with some sources suggesting the amount could be as high as $15.5 million. This acquisition is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to enhance the accessibility and branding of ChatGPT.