Jan. 2 at 6:40 PM
The Information reported that OpenAI could acquire Pinterest in what would be its largest deal to date, according to a 2026 predictions piece by reporter Ann Gehan. The potential acquisition is seen as a way for OpenAI to strengthen its e-commerce and advertising capabilities.
OpenAI is said to be particularly interested in Pinterest’s large image data repository, existing advertising infrastructure, and established merchant relationships. Pinterest’s digital scrapbook features could complement OpenAI’s image and video generation tools, helping it compete more effectively with rivals such as Google.
Pinterest shares trade around
$25, roughly in line with early 2023 levels, giving the company a market capitalization of about
$17.5 billion. The report also noted that cofounders Ben Silbermann and Paul Sciarra control roughly two-thirds of the company’s voting power, with Silbermann no longer involved in day-to-day operations.
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