Tim Brooks Leaves OpenAI for Google DeepMind

Tim Brooks, co-lead of OpenAI's video generation project Sora, has left the company to join Google DeepMind, where he will continue working on video generation and world simulation technologies. His departure is part of a larger trend of high-profile exits from OpenAI, which has recently seen significant leadership changes, including the departure of CTO Mira Murati and Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew. Sora, which has not yet been launched, is reported to be facing technical delays, with an early version requiring over 10 minutes to generate a single minute of video, making it less competitive against rivals like Luma and Runway. Brooks expressed gratitude for his time at OpenAI, highlighting his excitement for the new opportunities at DeepMind. The exodus of key personnel has raised concerns about OpenAI's shift toward commercial ventures, conflicting with its original mission of focused research. As OpenAI seeks to enhance Sora's capabilities, the company faces challenges in maintaining its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.