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Meta Engineer Quits $300K Job for AI Startup
23 Jul
Summary
- Prakshal Jain left Meta, earning $300,000 annually.
- His new startup, Mitosis Labs, focuses on privacy-first AI.
- Jain's personal AI test reduced his screen time by 78%.
Prakshal Jain has departed from Meta, where he commanded an annual salary of $300,000, to co-found Mitosis Labs with Alex Morris. This new venture is emerging from stealth after seven months of development, focusing on creating privacy-first artificial intelligence tools. Jain believes AI will transform human-computer interaction, citing his personal experience where he relied on AI chatbots instead of traditional apps and websites, leading him to believe "The best UX is no UI."
His experimental personal AI agent, built using his own digital footprint, reportedly slashed his iPhone screen time by 78% within three weeks. Mitosis Labs aims to develop AI systems that manage routine tasks while ensuring users retain full control over their personal data. The company's strategy is built on three pillars: a robust intelligence layer, an accessible user interface, and fostering a broader AI community.
Three products are currently under development: Mitosis Cortex, Yappy, and UFA & Wikipedia. Jain has invited investors and interested parties to connect as the company prepares to unveil its work. His move aligns with a trend of experienced engineers leaving major tech firms to pursue innovations in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
