OpenAI’s supposedly ‘leaked’ Super Bowl ad with ear buds and a shiny orb was a hoax

OpenAI’s supposedly ‘leaked’ Super Bowl ad with ear buds and a shiny orb was a hoax

Vector illustration of the Open AI logo.

As if OpenAI didn’t have enough drama around the Super Bowl and advertising, as the game wound down, word spread of a “leaked” ad that actually wasn’t leaked at all; it was just a fake. Screenshots of a now-deleted Reddit thread told the tale of a frustrated employee who, while posting about how upset they were because the ad they’d worked on didn’t run, accidentally leaked the entire advertisement video, seemingly showing Murderbot star Alexander Skarsgård with what could have been OpenAI’s first hardware device, portrayed as a shiny orb that went with some wraparound earbuds.

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3 Comments

  1. selena56

    This post highlights an interesting twist in the ongoing conversation about OpenAI and its advertising strategies. It’s fascinating how quickly rumors can spread, especially around major events like the Super Bowl. Thanks for sharing this update!

  2. hodkiewicz.jordy

    Absolutely, the hoax definitely adds another layer to the narrative surrounding OpenAI’s marketing strategies. It’s fascinating how public perception can shift so quickly with these kinds of events. It raises questions about transparency and trust in tech advertising, don’t you think?

  3. rico53

    You’re right! The hoax not only adds intrigue but also highlights how quickly misinformation can spread in today’s digital age. It makes you wonder how it might affect their actual marketing strategies moving forward.

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