What smart people are saying about Lilian Weng's departure from Thinking Machines Lab
Lilian Weng, co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab and former OpenAI safety executive, has announced her resignation from Thinking Machines Lab due to health concerns. She has rejoined OpenAI to lead a research team focused on self-improving AI. Weng cited burnout and the startup's demanding pace as reasons for her departure.
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Lilian Weng's departure from Thinking Machines Lab and her return to OpenAI have been confirmed by multiple sources.
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Lilian Weng leaves Thinking Machines Lab, rejoins OpenAI
confidence 50%Lilian Weng, co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab and former OpenAI safety executive, has announced her resignation from Thinking Machines Lab due to health concerns. She has rejoined OpenAI to lead a research team focused on self-improving AI. Weng cited burnout and the startup's demanding pace as reasons for her departure.
What's confirmed:
- Lilian Weng is a co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab.
- Lilian Weng is a former OpenAI safety executive.
- Lilian Weng resigned from Thinking Machines Lab due to health concerns.
- Lilian Weng has rejoined OpenAI to lead a research team.
- The research team Weng will lead focuses on self-improving AI.
- Weng cited burnout and the startup's demanding pace as reasons for her departure.