OpenAI has recently acquired the domain “chat.com,” which now redirects to ChatGPT, their AI-powered conversational agent. This strategic move aims to simplify user access to ChatGPT by providing a memorable and concise URL. The acquisition was announced by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on November 7, 2024.
— Sam Altman (@sama) November 6, 2024
The domain “chat.com” was previously owned by Dharmesh Shah, founder and CTO of HubSpot, who purchased it for $15.5 million in early 2023. Shah sold the domain to OpenAI, receiving company shares as part of the transaction, effectively making him an investor in OpenAI. Source: ARS Technica
This acquisition underscores OpenAI’s commitment to enhancing user experience by making ChatGPT more accessible through a straightforward and easily remembered web address.
