Fordel StudiosThe AI lab revolving door spins ever faster
What Happened
AI labs just can't get their employees to stay put. Yesterday’s big AI news was the abrupt and seemingly acrimonious departure of three top executives at Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines lab.
Our Take
Three top execs bailing on Mira Murati's Thinking Machines before launch should worry everyone. When people leave charismatically-led AI startups this early, it's usually not about comp—it's about disagreement on product direction, cash runway worries, or founder dynamics. The 'acrimonious' part is the flag. Thinking Machines has real claims but good engineers don't stick around drama.
Expect more exits. This isn't 'ambitious people pursuing different problems.' This is 'something's wrong.'
What To Do
Ask your contacts at Thinking Machines if they're updating their LinkedIn.
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