Ex-OpenAI Director Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab for Accessible AI

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has launched Thinking Machines Lab, an AI research and product company focused on making advanced AI accessible to the public. Based in [Location not specified in source], the lab aims to bridge the gap between AI's rapid development and public understanding. Murati, who left OpenAI in September 2024, envisions AI systems that are widely understood and beneficial. The lab plans to share its developments through technical notes, updated code, and open discussions. While not explicitly focused on AGI, Thinking Machines Lab aims to optimize human interaction with AI, addressing ethical considerations like job displacement. The lab emphasizes balancing AI advancement with regulations to ensure AI complements rather than replaces human capabilities.