Lilian Weng Returns to OpenAI Days After Leaving Thinking Machines
steph_palazzolo · x · 2026-07-30
Lilian Weng, who recently announced her departure from Thinking Machines due to startup-related stress and illness, is rejoining OpenAI. She will focus on using AI to develop new models, specifically exploring the area of recursive self-improvement.
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