OpenAI buys Chat.com in high-profile domain move
In an expansion of its digital presence, OpenAI now owns Chat.com, which it redirects to ChatGPT, strengthening its reach in the AI space.
OpenAI has acquired Chat.com, adding another high-profile domain to its portfolio. Starting today, the website redirects directly to ChatGPT, the company’s popular AI chatbot, marking a significant move in expanding OpenAI’s online footprint. Though OpenAI has yet to reveal the acquisition price, reports indicate the domain previously sold for $15.5M when bought by HubSpot co-founder Dharmesh Shah, making it one of the largest known domain sales.
Last year, Shah sold Chat.com to an undisclosed buyer, which he recently confirmed on social media to be OpenAI. The sale may have included OpenAI shares as part of the deal, but no further details have been shared. While Chat.com now directs users to ChatGPT, it does not represent a rebranding. The domain acquisition aligns with OpenAI’s ongoing strategy of increasing accessibility to its AI offerings by securing memorable, high-value digital properties.
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