“There’s never an ideal time to step away from a place one cherishes, yet this moment feels right. Our recent releases of speech-to-speech and OpenAl o1 mark the beginning of a new era in interaction and intelligence — achievements made possible by your ingenuity and craftsmanship,” she said. “I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to build and work alongside this remarkable team.”
As the AI industry continues to evolve at breakneck speed, Murati’s approach offers a compelling alternative to the winner-take-all dynamics that have come to define Silicon Valley. Whether Thinking Machines Lab can maintain this independence while scaling its technology and influence remains to be seen, but Murati’s track record suggests she’s building something designed to last.
