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Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefully

In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist.

Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefully

TL;DR

  • Mira Murati, formerly of OpenAI, is now CEO of Thinking Machines, focused on 'interaction models' for AI.
  • These models aim to process audio, text, and video continuously, capturing nuances of human communication.
  • Murati reflected on her experience as interim CEO of OpenAI during Sam Altman's ouster, stating her actions protected the mission.
  • She expressed concern over concentrated decision-making power in the AI industry and a lack of structural checks.
  • Murati downplayed recent researcher departures from Thinking Machines, citing organizational volatility and competitive compensation.
  • She believes the future of AI is not predetermined and depends on current human choices, warning against relinquishing control too soon.