Sam Altman's revenge: Guts ex-CTO's $12B startup; half the founders already gone

OpenAI has reportedly lured three key founding members from Mira Murati's AI startup, Thinking Machines, in a significant talent raid. This move, following a contentious departure for one researcher, highlights the intense competition for AI talent. Despite a massive valuation, Thinking Machines faces challenges retaining staff against lucrative offers from established tech giants.