Former OpenAI CTO Launches Thinking Machines Lab, Focusing on AI Collaboration and Safety
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, has unveiled her latest venture, Thinking Machines Lab. The new company emerges from stealth mode with a clear focus on advancing human-AI collaboration and establishing robust AI safety standards.
Thinking Machines Lab aims to make AI systems more accessible, customizable, and capable, while prioritizing responsible development. The startup has already garnered significant interest from venture capital firms, largely due to Murati’s established reputation in the machine learning field.
In a strategic move, Murati has assembled a team of top-tier talent from industry giants such as Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic. Key team members include John Schulman, Jonathan Lachman, and Alexander Kirillov, reuniting former colleagues and bringing together diverse expertise from across the tech sector.
The company’s primary objectives include emphasizing human-AI collaboration in system development and building multimodal systems designed for seamless integration with human workflows. Thinking Machines Lab has also committed to upholding high standards and best practices in AI safety.
“Our goal is to create AI systems that not only push the boundaries of what’s possible but also prioritize safety and ethical considerations,” Murati stated in a press release.
To address potential misuse of their AI models, the company plans to implement strict safeguards and share best practices for building safe AI systems with the broader tech community. Additionally, Thinking Machines Lab has pledged to contribute to external AI safety research initiatives, further demonstrating their commitment to responsible AI development.
As the AI landscape continues to evolve rapidly, Thinking Machines Lab’s emergence marks a significant development in the pursuit of advanced, safe, and collaborative artificial intelligence systems.
