News Summary

Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI, is now leading the charge in developing AI models that prioritize human collaboration at Thinking Machines Lab. Her startup focuses on creating AI systems that keep humans in the loop, challenging the current trajectory of AI development led by major companies like OpenAI and Google, which often prioritize automation. Thinking Machines Lab has introduced ‘interaction models’ that understand continuous human communication, enabling more adaptive and personalized AI interactions. These models aim to enhance human collaboration rather than replace human input. Murati’s vision is to amplify human preferences and values through AI, and the company’s first product, Tinker, launched in October 2025, allows the refinement of AI models using custom data. With significant funding backing its innovative approach, Thinking Machines Lab is set to redefine the future of AI with a focus on human empowerment.