Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, is reportedly raising funds for a new artificial intelligence startup. Sources say the venture could secure over $100 million in its initial funding round. Murati left OpenAI last month, stating that the company had “fundamentally changed how AI systems learn and reason through complex problems.” She added, “I’m stepping away because I want to create the time and space to do my own exploration.”
Before joining OpenAI in 2018 as Vice President of Applied AI and Partnerships, Murati held positions at Tesla and Leap Motion.
She was promoted to CTO at OpenAI in 2022 and even served as interim CEO during a transitional period. Murati’s departure coincides with the exit of several other high-ranking executives, including the company’s chief research officer and research VP. These changes come as OpenAI recently secured one of the largest VC funding rounds in history.
Murati’s new AI venture underway
As the AI industry continues to grow, investors are keen on backing promising startups that push the boundaries of the technology. Murati’s new venture is expected to garner attention from prominent venture capital firms.
While details about the startup remain scarce, sources indicate that it will focus on pioneering innovations in the field of artificial intelligence. Murati has yet to comment publicly on her new endeavor. The move marks a significant step in Murati’s career and in the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
As OpenAI faces a revolving door of executives, Murati’s startup could potentially recruit current OpenAI employees, adding to the intrigue surrounding her next venture.
