Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI
Lilian Weng, former co-founder of Thinking Machines, left the company due to health concerns and joined OpenAI, where she will lead a team focused on advancing AI research. She will oversee cross-research efforts related to recursive self-improvement, a process that aims to enhance AI capabilities through iterative development. OpenAI confirmed her rejoining, and she will not face as much direct pressure as a co-founder, reflecting the competitive nature of AI talent.
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