Mira Murati

Mira Murati was born in Vlor, Albania on December 16, 1988.

Mira Murati attended Pearson College UWC in Canada and earned an International Baccalaureate diploma in 2007.

In 2011, Mira Murati started her career as an intern at Goldman Sachs.

Mira Murati graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering in 2012. During her time at Dartmouth, she also built a hybrid race car.

In 2013, Mira Murati's interest in AI began when she joined Tesla, where she worked on AI-enabled technologies like Autopilot and robots for factories. This experience led her to consider real-world applications of AI.

In 2016, Mira Murati became the VP of product and engineering at Leap Motion, a startup focused on hand- and finger-tracking motion sensors for PCs. She aimed to create a more intuitive computer interaction experience but found the technology to be ahead of its time.

In 2018, Mira Murati joined OpenAI as a researcher and later became its chief technology officer. She led projects like ChatGPT, Dall-E, Codex, and Sora, focusing on AI advancements and responsible use of technology.

Mira Murati, the leader of the company’s research, product, and safety functions, was appointed as the interim CEO of OpenAI. Despite initial confidence from Microsoft, there were developments over the weekend with disagreements on the reinstatement of Sam Altman.

On November 17, 2023, Mira Murati briefly took over as interim chief executive officer of OpenAI after the removal of Sam Altman. She was later replaced by Emmett Shear.

After Sam Altman was reinstated, Mira Murati returned to her role as the chief technology officer at OpenAI.

Mira Murati, an Albanian woman aged 34, is a significant figure in the field of artificial intelligence. She serves as the Chief Technology Officer and former interim CEO of OpenAI, leading development teams for ChatGPT and Dall-E, emphasizing the importance of AI in various industries, especially healthcare.