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OpenAI hires Patreon co-founder and two execs to build creator tools

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OpenAI has recruited three senior former Patreon executives to shape its strategy for content creators. Sam Yam, who co-founded Patreon and served as its technology chief for 13 years, announced he is joining OpenAI to lead Creator Product. He is joined by Patreon's former product head Drew Rowny and engineering head Shannon Ma, both of whom recently left the platform. Yam indicated the team will work directly with creators and provide early access to a new set of tools designed to benefit them and their communities. The hires signal OpenAI's growing focus on building dedicated products for the creator economy.

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