What smart people are saying about Lilian Weng's departure from Thinking Machines Lab — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-smart-people-are-saying-about-lilian-weng-s-departure-from-thinking-machines-labContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Lilian Weng leaves Thinking Machines Lab, rejoins OpenAIhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-smart-people-are-saying-about-lilian-weng-s-departure-from-thinking-machines-labhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-smart-people-are-saying-about-lilian-weng-s-departure-from-thinking-machines-lab#u27043Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:35:40 +0000Lilian 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 wi