
OpenAI acquires Statsig for $1.1 billion, brings on CEO Vijaye Raji as applications executive | AI News Digest
OpenAI has acquired Statsig, a software experimentation company, for $1.1 billion, continuing its aggressive expansion strategy. This acquisition aims to enhance OpenAI's capabilities in testing features and utilizing real-time data. Statsig's CEO, Vijaye Raji, will join OpenAI as the technology chief in the applications unit, reporting to Fidji Simo. Raji expressed excitement about the opportunity to build AI-powered experiences at scale. Statsig will maintain its independent operations from its Seattle office. The acquisition is pending regulatory approval.