OpenAI’s Former CTO Launches Thinking Machines Lab with $2B in Funding
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has launched a new venture: Thinking Machines Lab . In a striking debut, the AI startup has raised $2 billion in funding, reaching a $10 billion valuation right out of the gate.
The move signals a bold new chapter for Murati, who played a key role in leading OpenAI’s product development and research efforts during a pivotal time in the company’s rise. Her new venture, while still largely under wraps, is expected to focus on developing advanced AI systems with a strong emphasis on safety, alignment, and long-term capability.
Few details have been made public about Thinking Machines Lab’s product roadmap, but investor enthusiasm is clear. Backing a still-emerging company at a deca-billion valuation highlights just how much weight Murati’s name and track record carry in the AI space—particularly in a moment when frontier AI research is attracting unprecedented levels of capital.
As the broader generative AI ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, Thinking Machines Lab enters the arena with high expectations and a founder who knows the terrain better than most. Whether this marks the next big leap in the field or a deeper focus on safety-first development, all eyes are now on what comes next.
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