Andrew Tulloch, Co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab, Joins Meta
Andrew Tulloch, a prominent AI researcher, has joined Meta after leaving his position as co-founder at Thinking Machines Lab. This transition marks a significant move in the tech industry, especially as Tulloch was part of the leadership team at the AI startup founded by Mira Murati, a former CTO at OpenAI.
Departure from Thinking Machines Lab
On Friday, Tulloch informed his colleagues about his decision to leave Thinking Machines Lab. A representative from the company confirmed his departure to The Wall Street Journal, indicating that Tulloch is pursuing a different path for personal reasons.
Meta’s Recruitment Efforts
Recently, Meta has been intensifying its efforts to acquire talent in the AI sector. Back in August, reports surfaced regarding Mark Zuckerberg’s aggressive strategy to recruit AI experts. This included an attempt to purchase Thinking Machines Lab, which did not materialize. Following this, Meta allegedly extended an attractive offer to Tulloch.
Compensation Package
The details of the potential offer suggested compensation that might have reached up to $1.5 billion, spread over a period of six years. However, a spokesperson for Meta challenged the accuracy of this claim, calling it both “inaccurate and ridiculous.”
Tulloch’s Background
- Former co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab
- Previously worked at OpenAI
- Associated with Facebook’s AI Research Group
As Tulloch embarks on this new chapter with Meta, his extensive background in AI research and development will likely contribute significantly to the company’s ongoing initiatives in the field. The tech community will be closely following his impact at Meta in the coming months.
