Back to News

Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab is worth $12B in seed round

AI News - TechCrunch
Jul 15, 2025 17:59
Maxwell Zeff
1 views
aistartupstechnology

Summary

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's new startup, Thinking Machines Lab, has achieved a $12 billion valuation in its seed round. This significant early valuation highlights strong investor confidence and underscores the growing momentum and high stakes in the AI sector.

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati says that her new startup, Thinking Machines Lab, was valued at $12 billion in its seed round.
Read Full ArticleMore News

Related Articles

The AI That Broke the Internet's Back

Hacker News - AIJul 16

The article "The AI That Broke the Internet's Back" discusses the rapid advancements and widespread adoption of generative AI models, highlighting their transformative impact on internet infrastructure and digital content creation. It raises concerns about the strain these technologies place on resources and the potential for misinformation, emphasizing the need for robust safeguards and thoughtful regulation in the AI field.

Staff laid off at King will be replaced by AI tools they helped to create

Hacker News - AIJul 16

King, the maker of Candy Crush, is reportedly replacing recently laid-off staff with AI tools that those employees helped develop. This move highlights a growing trend in the gaming industry of using AI to automate roles traditionally held by humans, raising concerns about job displacement and the broader impact of AI on employment.

Of course, Grok’s AI companions want to have sex and burn down schools

AI News - TechCrunchJul 15

xAI’s Grok app has introduced AI companions featuring controversial personas, including a sexually suggestive anime girl and a violent panda. This raises concerns about the ethical oversight and content moderation of AI-generated personalities, highlighting ongoing challenges in responsible AI development.