OpenAI Co-Founder John Schulman Joins Mira Murati’s New Startup
Former OpenAI Co-Founder and CTO Mira Murati’s Secretive New Venture Gains Momentum
OpenAI co-founder John Schulman, who left AI startup Anthropic last week after a mere five months, is reportedly joining former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s secretive new startup, according to Fortune.
Schulman’s New Role Unclear
It’s unclear what Schulman’s role will be in Murati’s new venture. Fortune was unable to learn that information, and Murati has been tight-lipped about the venture since she left OpenAI in September. However, one source revealed to Fortune that Murati has recruited additional ex-OpenAI staff, including Christian Gibson, who was serving on OpenAI’s supercomputing team.
Schulman’s Departure from Anthropic
Confirming his departure from Anthropic, Schulman tweeted: "Leaving wasn’t easy because I enjoyed the stimulating research environment and the kind and talented people I was working with, but I decided to go with another opportunity that I found extremely compelling. I’ll share more details in the coming weeks."
Murati’s New Venture
Murati was reportedly in talks to raise over $100 million for her company in October. Her new venture has been shrouded in secrecy, with little information available about its focus or goals.
Schulman’s Background at OpenAI
Schulman was credited as one of the leading architects of ChatGPT, and left OpenAI in August to join Anthropic. In his post on X, he stated that he was leaving OpenAI to deepen his focus on AI alignment – the science of ensuring AI behaves as intended – and engage in more hands-on technical work.
Conclusion
The departure of John Schulman from Anthropic and his reported joinery with Mira Murati’s new startup marks a significant development in the AI landscape. As the industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these new partnerships shape the future of AI research and development.
FAQs
Q: What is John Schulman’s new role at Mira Murati’s new startup?
A: The role is currently unclear, with Murati being tight-lipped about the venture’s details.
Q: Who else has joined Mira Murati’s new startup?
A: Christian Gibson, a former OpenAI supercomputing team member, has also joined the venture.
Q: What is the focus of Mira Murati’s new startup?
A: The focus of the venture is currently unknown, with Murati reportedly in talks to raise over $100 million in funding.
