Lilian Weng Exits Thinking Machines Lab, Shining a Light on Startup Burnout

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Lilian Weng, Thinking Machines Lab cofounder, exited citing prolonged illness and the demanding startup pace, prompting reflections from the AI community about burnout and prioritizing health and sustainable work life.
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