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AI Leader Departs Startup, Rejoins OpenAI
30 Jul
Summary
- Lilian Weng left Thinking Machines due to health issues.
- She is now leading a team focused on recursive self-improvement.
- Weng previously served as OpenAI's VP of AI Safety Research.
Lilian Weng, a co-founder of Thinking Machines, has announced her departure from the company, citing significant health issues. Weng indicated that the intense stress and workload at the fast-paced startup had become detrimental to her physical well-being.
In a surprising turn, OpenAI confirmed that Weng will be returning to the organization. She previously held the role of VP of AI Safety Research at OpenAI. In her new capacity, Weng will spearhead a high-level team dedicated to advancing OpenAI's internal research initiatives.
This team's focus will include supporting cross-research efforts on recursive self-improvement, a process allowing AI systems to enhance their own capabilities. Weng's return to OpenAI, a prominent player in the competitive AI landscape, marks a notable development.
