Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines draws from Chinese rivals in debut AI model
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Mira Murati, former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has launched Thinking Machines, an ambitious AI startup that secured $2 billion in funding at a $12 billion valuation. The company's inaugural AI model incorporates design philosophies and technological approaches similar to those developed by leading Chinese AI competitors. This strategic move reflects the intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence development, where emerging startups are adopting proven methodologies to accelerate their technological advancement and market positioning.
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