An ex-OpenAI employee who helped build ChatGPT quietly launched a startup — and Mira Murati is an investor

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Murati's AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, is seeking a $2 billion seed funding round, which could be the largest seed funding round in history.
Thinking Machines Lab CEO Mira Murati.

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Tech salaries: Here's how much the top companies pay engineers and other key roles in 2025

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A group of employees overlayed by moving salary numbers
 

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Tech salaries are soaring, and corporate companies are cutting big checks to lock down top talent.

From Silicon Valley giants to retailers, media companies, telecom firms, and gig platforms, the salaries offered reflect just how competitive the market has become.

AI talent war poses a gnarly question: Are you a monkey or a missionary?

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Capuchin monkeys explore a specially decorated Christmas tree and play with the animal-friendly decorations filled with their favourite treats at Edinburgh Zoo.
Capuchin monkeys explore decorations filled with their favorite treats at Edinburgh Zoo.

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Apple's shopping list, and how to get a job offer from Meta

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Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook reacts to the crowd during the launch of the new Apple Inc. store in New Delhi, India
Apple CEO Tim Cook enjoying himself at a store.

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