Computerworld February 20, 2025
About 30 researchers and engineers at Thinking Machines Lab come from rivals such as OpenAI, Meta, and Mistral, with ex-OpenAI staff making up two-thirds of the team.
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has launched an AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, escalating the fight for top talent and reshaping competition in the fast-evolving sector.
About 30 researchers and engineers at Thinking Machines Lab previously worked at competitors including OpenAI, Meta, and Mistral, Reuters reported. Former OpenAI employees alone make up about two-thirds of the company.
On its website, Thinking Machines Lab said AI advancements have outpaced scientific understanding, with knowledge concentrated in top research labs, restricting public discourse and accessibility.
“Despite their potential, these systems remain difficult for people to customize...