Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI
Weng previously served as the VP of AI Safety Research at OpenAI.
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Lilian Weng, co-founder of Thinking Machines, announced she was stepping down from her role citing health issues, stating that startup work required a pace she could no longer sustain. Shortly after, OpenAI announced that Weng would rejoin the company as VP of AI Safety Research in a new role leading a top-level research team focused on recursive self-improvement. The move appears contradictory since Weng cited health concerns from fast-paced startup work, though working as a non-founder at a larger company may involve less direct pressure. This departure is notable as it represents high-profile talent movement in the competitive landscape of AI research labs.
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