Another exit at OpenAI: VP of research for post-training leaves to start own AI firm

Liam Fedus, OpenAI’s vice president of research for post-training, is leaving the company. According to a report by The Information, Fedus plans to start a materials science AI startup.

He confirmed the news on X, sharing additional details, including his partnership with OpenAI.

He wrote, “I’ve gotten really excited about AI for science. My undergrad was in physics and I’m keen to apply this technology there. Because AI for science is one of the most strategically important areas to OpenAI and achieving ASI, OpenAI is planning to invest in…