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Thinking Machines Lab cofounder Lilian Weng steps down, citing startup-related stress and illness
Lilian Weng said repeated illness and the pressure of building an AI startup had become physically unsustainable.
TL;DR
- Lilian Weng, cofounder of Thinking Machines Lab, is leaving the company due to stress and illness.
- She cited the physical demands of a startup pace as unsustainable for her health.
- Weng previously held roles at OpenAI as VP of research and safety.
- She will seek a more predictable role in AI that allows her to prioritize her health.
- Weng's departure follows similar health-related step-backs by other AI industry leaders.
- Thinking Machines Lab has also experienced significant turnover in its founding team due to talent competition.