Archive · 21 Nov 2025
AI Pioneer Soumith Chintala Joins Thinking Machines Lab
Soumith Chintala, a famous AI scientist known for creating PyTorch, has left Meta to join a new research lab called Thinking Machines.
This lab wants to explore new AI ideas and make sure AI is safe and good for people.
Chintala's move shows that important AI researchers are interested in working on these important topics.
Soumith Chintala, co-creator of PyTorch, leaves Meta AI after nearly a decade
He joins Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab for fundamental AI research
Lab aims to explore advanced AI models, safety frameworks, and intelligent systems' future
Chintala's expertise in scalable tools and research ecosystems crucial for the lab's mission
His move signals a renewed focus on innovation, transparency, and human-centered research in AI
- Who
- Soumith Chintala, co-creator of PyTorch
- What
- Joins Thinking Machines Lab for fundamental AI research
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Thinking Machines Lab
- Why
- To explore advanced AI models, safety frameworks, and the future of intelligent systems
- Previous Role
- Meta AI Scientist
- Notable Work
- Co-created PyTorch, a widely-used AI framework
- New Role
- Research Scientist at Thinking Machines Lab
- Lab Leader
- Mira Murati, former OpenAI CTO
- Lab Focus
- Fundamental AI research and responsible AI development