Thinking Machines Lab Aims to Close Record-Breaking Seed Round
Thinking Machines Lab, the new AI startup founded by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is reportedly seeking to close one of the largest seed rounds in history, according to Business Insider.
Largest Seed Round in History
The company has doubled its target for its seed funding round to $2 billion, which would value the company at “at least” $10 billion, should the round close as planned.
No Product or Revenue, But High-Profile AI Researchers
What’s convincing investors to fork over cash is the company’s impressive roster of high-profile AI researchers, despite having no product or revenue to speak of.
High-Profile AI Researchers Join the Ranks
Recently, Bob McGrew, previously OpenAI’s chief research officer, and Alec Radford, a former OpenAI researcher behind many of the company’s transformative innovations, joined Thinking Machines Lab as advisers.
Company’s Mission
Thinking Machines Lab plans to create AI systems that are “more widely understood, customizable, and generally capable” than those currently available.
Conclusion
Thinking Machines Lab’s ambitious plans and impressive team of AI researchers have convinced investors to pour in funding, making it one of the largest seed rounds in history. Only time will tell if the company can deliver on its promises.
FAQs
Q: What is Thinking Machines Lab?
Thinking Machines Lab is a new AI startup founded by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati.
Q: How much funding is Thinking Machines Lab seeking?
The company is seeking to close a $2 billion seed funding round, which would value the company at “at least” $10 billion.
Q: What does Thinking Machines Lab plan to do with the funding?
Thinking Machines Lab plans to use the funding to create AI systems that are “more widely understood, customizable, and generally capable” than those currently available.
Q: Who are the high-profile AI researchers joining the company?
Bob McGrew, previously OpenAI’s chief research officer, and Alec Radford, a former OpenAI researcher, have joined Thinking Machines Lab as advisers.
