Liam Fedus, OpenAI's VP of research for post-training, has left the company to found a materials science AI startup. This move marks a significant departure from OpenAI, where Fedus played a crucial role in shaping the company's research direction.
The startup, focused on materials science, aims to leverage AI to drive innovation in this field. While details about the startup are scarce, Fedus' expertise in AI research and his experience at OpenAI suggest that the venture has tremendous potential.
It's worth noting that Fedus' departure from OpenAI comes at a time when the company is facing increased competition in the AI landscape. However, the exact reasons behind his departure are not publicly known.