OpenAI Researcher Starts AI Materials Science Company!
Big news in the AI world! Liam Fedus, the VP of research for post-training at OpenAI, is leaving the company to start his own venture. And what's this venture all about? You guessed it: materials science AI. This comes from an initial report by The Information, which Fedus himself confirmed on X (formerly Twitter), adding a few extra details.
Fedus mentioned his physics background and how he's eager to apply AI tech to the field. He also highlighted that OpenAI sees AI for science as a strategically important area for achieving artificial superintelligence (ASI). So important, in fact, that OpenAI plans to invest in and partner with his new company. Talk about a vote of confidence!
The Race is On: AI and Materials Science
Fedus's new company will be stepping into a competitive space, going head-to-head with the likes of Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and others who are already exploring the potential of AI in materials science. Remember DeepMind's Gnome, which claimed to have discovered crystals for new materials back in 2023? And Microsoft recently unveiled MatterGen and MatterSim, two AI tools designed for materials discovery. Seems like everyone's trying to crack the code for new materials with AI.
However, it's not all smooth sailing. Some experts are a bit skeptical about whether current AI technology is truly capable of making groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Time will tell if these AI systems can truly revolutionize materials science, but one thing's for sure: it's an exciting space to watch!
Source: TechCrunch