Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has announced the launch of Thinking Machines, a startup focused on advancing AI through multimodal capabilities and human-AI collaboration. The new venture, revealed via X, aims to make AI systems more adaptable and understandable for users.
Thinking Machines Lab will focus on three main objectives: helping individuals customize AI systems for their specific needs, developing robust foundations for more capable AI, and promoting a culture of open science within the AI community.
The team consists of around two dozen engineers and scientists, many of whom are former OpenAI employees. Notable team members include co-founder John Schulman and ChatGPT co-creator Barret Zoph.
Focus Areas
The startup emphasizes its commitment to multimodality, which enhances communication and integration between AI and users. Instead of solely pursuing autonomous AI systems, Thinking Machines aims to build collaborative systems that adapt to user interactions.
Future projects will explore areas such as science and programming, with an emphasis on developing models that maintain high standards of productivity and security. The company plans to collaborate with the broader AI community, sharing research, technical papers, and best practices.
Team and Expansion Plans
Thinking Machines boasts a skilled team with experience in top AI models and popular open-source projects. The startup is actively seeking to expand its team, looking for a research program manager, product builders, and machine learning experts.
Murati’s departure from OpenAI last September has garnered attention, particularly given her leadership role during a turbulent period at the company. The launch of Thinking Machines comes as the AI landscape shifts towards applied AI and real-world applications, positioning the startup to compete with other emerging players in the industry.
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