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Thinking Machines Lab, founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is reportedly seeking to raise $1 billion at a $9 billion valuation, according to Crunchbase News.
Thinking Machines Lab, a new AI startup founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is reportedly aiming to raise $1 billion at a $9 billion valuation, according to Crunchbase News. This funding round, if successful, would position the company among the latest AI startups with connections to OpenAI to secure significant investments.
The startup, which emerged from stealth mode recently, has already recruited around 20 former OpenAI researchers, as well as talent from companies like Meta and Mistral AI. Thinking Machines Lab is focused on developing open-source AI systems that are more adaptable and personalized, aiming to expand AI applications across various fields of work.
The details of the funding round are not yet finalized, and potential investors have not been disclosed. However, the move reflects a broader trend of early-stage AI startups achieving unicorn status shortly after their inception.
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