Liam Fedus Open AI Exec. To Found Materials Science Startup
Today’s news discusses Liam Fedus, OpenAI’s VP of research for post-training. Liam has decided to leave Open AI to explore new ventures. His new move is to found a materials science AI startup. Fedus has confirmed the information in his post on X and exposed other additional details about his venture.
Liam Fedus' Departure from OpenAI
Liam Fedus has been OpenAI's VP of research. Recently, he announced his departure from the company to establish a materials science AI startup. Fedus expressed his desire to apply AI technology to his background in physics.
“My undergrad was in physics, and I’m keen to apply this technology there,” said Fedus. “Because AI for science is one of the most strategically important areas to OpenAI and achieving artificial superintelligence, OpenAI is planning to invest in and partner with my new company.”
The Mission of Fedus' New Company
Fedus' new company, a material science AI startup, aims to integrate AI technology to discover new materials. However, the company is expected to face stiff competition from industry players like Google DeepMind and Microsoft who are also working on AI materials science projects.
The Impact of Fedus' Venture on the AI Landscape
With the introduction of Fedus’ new company, concerns have emerged regarding the capabilities of current AI technology. Some experts question if today’s AI can truly make groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
Despite these speculations, Fedus' startup has already garnered significant interest. Recent reports indicate that OpenAI is considering investing in and collaborating with the new venture.
