As reported by TechCrunch, Thinking Machines Lab (TML), an AI startup headed by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has verified that co-founder Andrew Tulloch has left the company to join Meta. This development has emerged as a key talking point in the ongoing talent scramble among major tech firms. Tulloch informed his team of his departure through internal communications last Friday. A company spokesperson clarified that his decision stemmed from personal career realignment and was not tied to the company's operational performance. Earlier, Meta had made an attempt to acquire Thinking Machines Lab. When the acquisition didn't materialize, Meta then presented Tulloch with a highly enticing compensation package in a bid to recruit this veteran AI specialist. Tulloch's addition to Meta is anticipated to bring fresh energy to its AI technology research and development endeavors.