OpenAI Buys Startup That Helps Customers Sift Through Data

OpenAI has bought Rockset, an enterprise search and analytics startup, marking the most significant acquisition to date for the high-profile artificial intelligence company.

The ChatGPT maker said Friday that it plans to integrate Rockset’s technology to help business customers and developers make better use of their data on OpenAI’s platform. Some members of Rockset’s team will also be joining OpenAI. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

OpenAI is in a tight race with rivals such as Anthropic and Alphabet Inc.’s Google to build the most capable AI models and package them with compelling services that can be sold to businesses. The startup was valued at ...