OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings acquires ADT
TechCrunch – AI reports: OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings is buying ADT in a $15.3 billion deal, with plans to bring AI to the home security business.
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- Source: TechCrunch – AI
- Published: October 29, 2026
- Topics: OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence
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