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OpenAI VP Liam Fedus Leaves for New AI Venture

OpenAI VP Liam Fedus Leaves for New AI Venture

Liam Fedus, OpenAI’s vice president of research for post-training, is set to leave the company to pursue a new venture in materials science AI. This decision was reported by The Information.

During his announcement on X, Fedus expressed his excitement about merging artificial intelligence with scientific applications. He stated, ‘I’ve gotten really excited about AI for science. My undergrad was in physics and I’m keen to apply this technology there.’ He elaborated on the strategic importance of AI in scientific fields and mentioned that OpenAI plans to invest in similar initiatives.

This move follows the trend of notable industry leaders transitioning to create innovative startups, especially in the rapidly evolving field of AI. Fedus’s background and experience at OpenAI may provide a solid foundation for his new venture, focusing on the use of AI in materials science.

As the landscape of technology continues to change, the departure of Fedus marks another significant moment for OpenAI, raising questions about future developments within the organization.