Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab, an AI Startup Focused on Safety and Customization

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati launches Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup aiming to build safer and more customizable AI systems.
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Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab, an AI Startup Focused on Safety and Customization
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, has embarked on a new venture in the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence. After six years at OpenAI, where she played a pivotal role in the development of groundbreaking AI systems like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Codex, Murati announced her departure last October to pursue her own exploration. That exploration has culminated in the launch of Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup with a mission to make AI more accessible, understandable, and customizable for everyone. Thinking Machines Lab emerges from stealth mode with a clear vision: to bridge the gap between the rapid advancements in AI capabilities and the public's understanding and ability to utilize these technologies effectively. Murati, along with OpenAI co-founder John Schulman as Chief Scientist and ex-OpenAI Chief Research Officer Barret Zoph as CTO, is leading a team of experienced AI researchers and engineers to develop AI systems that are not only powerful…