Core Automation launched to build the world’s most automated AI laboratory. Former OpenAI Vice President Jerry Tworek co-founded the startup and serves as CEO. The firm develops systems to optimize and automate the research process itself. Its technical focus includes new learning algorithms and architectures that deviate from current industry standards.
The startup recruited high-profile researchers from Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and OpenAI. Notable hires include former Anthropic researcher Rohan Anil and Anmol Gulati from the Google DeepMind Gemini team. This talent migration highlights the intense competition for AI researchers. Startups are leveraging significant equity and influence to attract talent from established technology giants.