Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI, is back in the spotlight. Her new startup, Thinking Machines Lab AI, just raised a massive $2 billion seed round. That’s right—$2B, without a product or clear roadmap released to the public.
And yet, the company is already valued at $12 billion.
This is not your average startup story. It’s bold. It’s secretive. And it’s moving fast.
What’s Coming from Mira Murati?
In a recent announcement, Mira Murati said that the startup’s first product will arrive in the next couple of months. She also revealed that it will have a “major open-source component”. That means researchers and small AI companies will be able to build and test their own custom AI tools using TML’s tech.
That’s a big deal. While others in AI are locking their models behind paywalls, Murati is opening the door.
A New Kind of AI Lab
Murati said Thinking Machines Lab AI is building multimodal AI. That means it will understand both speech and visuals. Imagine talking to an AI that also sees what you see and responds like a human.
The lab is focused on natural interaction, not just chatbots. It’s about building something smarter, something more human-like.
According to a report by The Information, the lab is also working on custom AI models for businesses to boost profits. So, it’s not just about research—it’s about real-world impact.
Why This Matters
There’s a lot of noise in the AI world right now. Big names like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are fighting for attention. But Thinking Machines Lab AI, with Mira Murati at the front, is quietly preparing to drop something huge.
It’s easy to forget that some of the smartest people from OpenAI are now running their own labs. And they’re not just following the trend. They’re setting up something different.
The $2B funding shows just how much belief investors have in Mira Murati’s vision. Even without a product, big names are backing her.
Keep Your Eyes on This One
TML AI is still in stealth mode, but the pressure is on. Murati now has $2B and the world watching. Her next move could shake up the AI space.
It’s not about who’s loudest now. It’s about who drops the smartest thing next.
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