What happened
Barret Zoph, co-founder and former CTO of Thinking Machines Lab, has joined Google. The move comes after a brief stint at OpenAI, according to TechCrunch.
Zoph co-founded Thinking Machines Lab alongside Mira Murati, and held the position of CTO at the startup. His career now includes roles at two of the most prominent AI organizations before landing at Google.
Why it matters
Zoph's transition highlights the ongoing flow of senior AI talent between leading companies. His background as a co-founder of a notable AI lab and his time at OpenAI make his arrival at Google a significant development in the competitive AI landscape.