Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI
OpenAI says Weng will return to lead a top-level internal research team after leaving Thinking Machines over health concerns.
Weng said the stress and workload of the startup pace had exceeded what her health could sustain. OpenAI told TechCrunch she will work on accelerating internal research, including support for work on recursive self-improvement. TechCrunch notes the move may look contradictory, though her role may carry less direct pressure than being a co-founder. Mira Murati publicly supported Weng’s decision to prioritize her health, and it is unclear whether Murati knew Weng would rejoin OpenAI. TechCrunch AI's note
Weng said the stress and workload of the startup pace had exceeded what her health could sustain. OpenAI told TechCrunch she will work on accelerating internal research, including support for work on recursive self-improvement. TechCrunch notes the move may look contradictory, though her role may carry less direct pressure than being a co-founder. Mira Murati publicly supported Weng’s decision to prioritize her health, and it is unclear whether Murati knew Weng would rejoin OpenAI. TechCrunch AI's note
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