Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab for Advancing AI Collaboration

The new startup aims to develop adaptable, multimodal AI systems with a focus on human-AI collaboration and open science.

Mira Murati, former CTO of OpenAI, has announced Thinking Machines Lab, a public benefit AI startup focused on building adaptable and collaborative AI systems.
The startup emphasizes multimodality, enabling AI to process and integrate different types of data for more natural human-AI interactions.
Thinking Machines plans to prioritize open science by publishing research, code, and technical insights to foster collaboration within the AI community.
The company is led by a team of 20+ engineers and researchers, including former OpenAI staff and contributors to major AI projects like ChatGPT and PyTorch.
Murati's move reflects a broader trend in AI research toward real-world applications and safety, as competition intensifies in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.