OpenAI Acquires AI Travel Startup Odessia
OpenAI has acquired Odessia, an AI travel agent startup founded by Francis Davidson, who previously founded the travel unicorn Sonder. While the terms of the deal remain undisclosed, it appears to be an acqui-hire, with Davidson joining OpenAI to work on the future of travel. Odessia, which launched its AI travel agent just five months ago, has already been shut down.
This acquisition highlights OpenAI's interest in the travel sector, a key area where personal AI assistants are gaining traction. The move also brings Davidson, a well-known figure in the travel industry despite Sonder's eventual bankruptcy, into OpenAI's fold. #AI #TravelTech #OpenAI
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