Mira Murati is launching her OpenAI rival: Thinking Machines Lab
After her sudden departure from OpenAI last fall, ex-CTO Mira Murati vanished from public view to start something new. Now, she is ready to share some details about what sheas working on.
Her new AI startup is called Thinking Machines Lab, and while the specifics of what it plans to release are still under wraps, the company says its goal is ato make AI systems more widely understood, customizable and generally capable.a The startup also promises at least some level of public transparency by pledging to regularly publish technical research and code.
I started Thinking Machines Lab alongside a remarkable team of scientists, engineers, and builders. We're building three things:
- Mira Murati (@miramurati) February 18, 2025
- Helping people adapt AI systems to work for their specific needs
- Developing strong foundations to build more capable AI systems
- Fostering aa
In a press release shared with The Verge, the company suggests that itas building products that help humans work with AI, rather than fully autonomous systems. We're building a future where everyone has access to the knowledge and tools to make AI work for their unique needs and goals," says the press releas …