From xAI to AI Safety: A New Chapter

Igor Babuschkin, a co-founder of xAI Corp., has announced his departure from Elon Musk's company via a post on X. His next venture? Establishing an artificial intelligence (AI) safety research firm aimed at ensuring the ethical development and deployment of AI technologies.

Reflecting on the Journey at xAI

Babuschkin shared insights into his tenure at xAI, where he was instrumental in developing foundational tools for training job management and later took charge of engineering, infrastructure, and applied AI projects. "I learned 2 priceless lessons from Elon: #1 be fearless in rolling up your sleeves to personally dig into technical problems, #2 have a maniacal sense of urgency," he remarked, highlighting the invaluable experience gained under Musk's leadership.

Babuschkin Ventures: A Vision for the Future

His newly founded company, Babuschkin Ventures, is set to focus on AI safety research and supporting startups in the AI and agentic systems domain. The firm's mission is to "advance humanity and unlock the mysteries of our universe" through innovative and responsible AI solutions.