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Meta hires Thinking Machines Lab cofounder Andrew Tulloch - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 21d ago

Meta hires Thinking Machines Lab cofounder Andrew Tulloch - The Economic Times

Meta has hired Andrew Tulloch, cofounder of AI startup Thinking Machines Lab. Tulloch’s previous roles include work at OpenAI and Facebook’s AI Research Group. Thinking Machines Lab, led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, focuses on building a collaborative human-AI interaction platform. The company, founded in 2025, mainly comprises former OpenAI employees. This move is part of a growing trend of AI ventures founded by ex-OpenAI members, highlighting intensified competition for AI talent.

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Thinking Machines Lab co-founder Andrew Tulloch heads to Meta | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 17d ago

Thinking Machines Lab co-founder Andrew Tulloch heads to Meta | TechCrunch

Thinking Machines Lab, co-founded by Andrew Tulloch and led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has seen Tulloch depart for Meta. The Wall Street Journal reported Tulloch's exit, confirmed by a company spokesperson citing personal reasons for his decision. Previously, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg attempted to acquire Thinking Machines Lab and offered Tulloch a lucrative compensation package, rumored to be worth up to $1.5 billion. Tulloch has experience with OpenAI and Facebook's AI Research Group.

Mira Murati Says No To $1 Billion Offer, Angry Mark Zuckerberg Is Now After Her Startup

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 2m ago

Mira Murati Says No To $1 Billion Offer, Angry Mark Zuckerberg Is Now After Her Startup

Mira Murati and Andrew Tulloch, cofounders of Thinking Machines Lab, declined Mark Zuckerberg's $1 billion acquisition offer. Zuckerberg aims to build a "Superintelligence" AI team at Meta and aggressively recruits Thinking Machines Lab's talent, acquiring engineer Matt Deitke for $250 million. Despite Zuckerberg's relentless efforts, Murati and Tulloch prefer scaling their $12 billion valued startup independently. Meta's aggressive hiring extends to top talents from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, signaling ambitious AI developments ahead.

OpenAI's former CTO Mira Murati's AI startup targets $2 billion seed round

Inshorts · 6m ago

OpenAI's former CTO Mira Murati's AI startup targets $2 billion seed round

Open AI's former CTO Mira Murati's AI startup Thinking Machines Lab is targeting a $2 billion seed round, Business Insider reported. The round would value the company at around $10 billion, the report added. Murati started Thinking Machines Lab shortly after leaving OpenAI in September last year.

Mira Murati is launching her OpenAI rival: Thinking Machines Lab

The Verge

The Verge · 20d ago

Mira Murati is launching her OpenAI rival: Thinking Machines Lab

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has launched Thinking Machines Lab, a new AI startup aiming to make AI systems more understandable, customizable, and capable. The company will focus on developing products that assist humans in collaborating with AI, rather than creating fully autonomous systems. Murati has recruited John Schulman and Barrett Zoph, both former OpenAI leaders, to join her team. Thinking Machines Lab promises transparency by committing to regularly publishing technical research and code.

OpenAI’s former CTO Mira Murati’s startup Thinking Machines raises $2 billion led by a16z - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

OpenAI’s former CTO Mira Murati’s startup Thinking Machines raises $2 billion led by a16z - The Economic Times

Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati, has raised approximately $2 billion in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Nvidia, Accel, and others. Despite being launched only in February with no products yet, the substantial funding reflects Murati's appeal as an industry leader. The startup aims to develop safer and more reliable AI systems, with its team primarily composed of former OpenAI employees.

Mira Murati’s Team Rejects $1B Meta Offer in Stunning AI Power Move

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 3m ago

Mira Murati’s Team Rejects $1B Meta Offer in Stunning AI Power Move

Mira Murati's team at Thinking Machines Lab declined a $1 billion offer from Meta, despite personal outreach from Mark Zuckerberg to recruit staff for Meta Superintelligence Labs. Despite Meta's attempts, including substantial compensation offers to several employees, the offers were rejected, showing strong employee belief in Murati's leadership. Mira Murati, formerly OpenAI's CTO, is recognized for her contributions to AI and engineering, having also been involved in projects like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Tesla's Model X.

Exclusive: Mira Murati’s Stealth AI Lab Launches Its First Product

Wired · 1m ago

Exclusive: Mira Murati’s Stealth AI Lab Launches Its First Product

Thinking Machines Lab, a startup founded by ex-OpenAI researchers, has launched its first product, Tinker. This tool automates the process of creating custom AI models, targeting the next frontier of artificial intelligence. Founded and led by Mira Murati, the lab aims to leverage the experience of its team in advancing AI technology. The heavily funded company is positioned to innovate in fine-tuning cutting-edge AI models for diverse applications.

Amazon shuts down Shanghai AI research lab: FT report - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Amazon shuts down Shanghai AI research lab: FT report - The Economic Times

Amazon is closing its Shanghai AI lab amid rising US-China tensions, aligning with increased US scrutiny on American companies in China. This move is part of Amazon's global strategy to cut jobs, similar to actions by other tech giants like Microsoft and Meta, who are focusing more on artificial intelligence. The lab shutdown reflects strategic shifts in response to geopolitical challenges and broader industry trends towards AI reliance.

Meta Hires ChatGPT Co-Creator Shengjia Zhao

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 3m ago

Meta Hires ChatGPT Co-Creator Shengjia Zhao

Meta has appointed Shengjia Zhao, co-creator of ChatGPT, as the chief scientist for Meta Superintelligence Labs, as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The lab aims to push advancements in AI, supported by a $14 billion investment in Scale AI. Zhao, alongside former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, will lead initiatives to develop "full general intelligence" and open-source AI models. This move highlights Meta's strategic focus on AI development and intensifies the competition for AI expertise in the industry.

Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone to have their own ‘personal superintelligence’ - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone to have their own ‘personal superintelligence’ - The Economic Times

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to offer personal superintelligence, powered by AI, to the public. Unlike other tech firms focusing on automating tasks, Meta aims to help individuals achieve personal goals, create new experiences, and enhance daily lives. Personal devices will play a crucial role, understanding users deeply to aid in reaching personal aspirations. Meta’s efforts include significant investments in AI infrastructure and talent, establishing the Meta Superintelligence Lab and attracting top tech talent.

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