OpenAI acquires travel startup Odessia, founded by Sonder's Francis Davidson
OpenAI has acquired Odessia, a travel startup founded by Sonder's Francis Davidson. OpenAI has not yet disclosed its plans for the travel business.
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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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