Main topic: OpenAI acquires Global Illumination, a New York-based startup leveraging AI for creative tools and digital experiences.
Key points:
1. OpenAI's first public acquisition in its history.
2. Global Illumination team joins OpenAI to work on core products, including ChatGPT.
3. Global Illumination's previous projects include work at Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Google, Pixar, and Riot Games.
Hint on Elon Musk: Elon Musk is one of the co-founders of OpenAI and has been involved in the company's development and vision.
OpenAI has acquired Global Illumination, a company known for creating an online role-playing game, as OpenAI aims to leverage AI and their expertise to build creative tools and digital experiences.
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