Mira Murati Launches AI Startup, Thinking Machines Lab
Mira Murati, former CTO of OpenAI, has teamed up with executives from the ChatGPT maker to establish Thinking Machines Lab, a new AI venture.
Mission and Vision
Thinking Machines Lab aims to develop AI models and products that foster "human-AI collaboration" across industries. The startup believes in creating AI that adapts to human expertise and enables a vast array of applications, beyond the current focus on programming and mathematics.
Key Team Members
Joining Murati are:
* John Schulman, Co-founder of OpenAI, now Chief Scientist at Thinking Machines Lab
* Barret Zoph, Former VP of Research at OpenAI, now CTO of the startup
* Lilian Weng, Former VP of Safety at OpenAI
Competitive Edge
Thinking Machines Lab emphasizes a unique approach that combines researchers and product leaders in "co-design." This aims to enhance the accessibility, customizability, and general capabilities of AI systems. The startup focuses on building multimodal systems that collaborate across mediums like text, audio, and video.
Research and Development
Thinking Machines Lab plans to excel in domains such as science and programming, aiming to unlock groundbreaking discoveries. The company is actively hiring in areas like machine learning and research management.
Transparency and Knowledge Sharing
The startup intends to publish technical blog posts, papers, and code regularly. Murati believes that sharing knowledge not only benefits the public but also enriches their own research culture.
Industry Impact
Murati's departure from OpenAI has sparked speculation about her plans. Rumors indicate that Thinking Machines Lab is seeking significant funding, with discussions underway with venture capital firms.
Ongoing Innovation
The AI industry has witnessed a surge in startups launched by former OpenAI executives, including Ilya Sutskever's Safe Superintelligence. Thinking Machines Lab adds to this ecosystem of AI innovation.