# How an OpenAI influencer trip backfired

> The brand trip is a right of passage for influencers. It’s a mark of legitimacy that a sponsor wants to invite them on an all-expenses-paid vacation, often with luxurious freebies and activities.

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/975173/openai-influencers-brand-trip-ai-backlash-marketing?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a72305c0367071466fcceed)
- **Published:** 2026-08-04
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #chatgpt #openai #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a72305c0367071466fcceed

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