OpenAI acquires Odessia, travel startup created by Sonder founder
TechCrunchby Julie Bort
Context: Odessia was founded by Sonder's Francis Davidson; OpenAI has not said what it plans for travel.
From TechCrunch: OpenAI has not yet said what its plans are for the future of travel. But Sonder founder Francis Davidson is a well-known figure in the travel industry.
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