**Drama Unfolds: Considering Machines Lab in Crisis Mode**
You’ve likely heard the whispers, but now it’s time to spill the tea: Mira Murati’s Considering Machines Lab is in the midst of a full-blown crisis. Sources close to the matter have revealed that cofounder and former CTO Barret Zoph departed the company last summer amid allegations of office romance. Yeah, you read that right – the kind of drama that’s been making headlines elsewhere in the tech world has apparently found its way to Considering Machines Lab.
According to insiders, the alleged misconduct sparked a breakdown in the working relationship between Murati and Zoph. But what’s not entirely clear is whether the drama played a role in Zoph’s decision to explore other opportunities. In fact, it’s reported that he’s joining OpenAI as a top executive – a move that’s been in the works for weeks, according to OpenAI CEO of Applications, Fidji Simo.
And if that’s not enough, we’ve just learned that a third cofounder, Luke Metz, and at least three other researchers from Considering Machines have jumped ship to OpenAI as well. Looks like there’s more to the story, though – Considering Machines has faced internal conflicts about the direction of the company, with some employees reportedly at odds over what the startup should be building.
But let’s not forget about the bigger picture: Considering Machines is gearing up to raise capital at an astronomical $50 billion valuation – up from its current $12 billion. Yikes. Considering Machines Lab has declined to comment on all this drama, so we’ll just have to keep watching to see what’s next.
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