EX-OPENAI RESEARCHER LAUNCHES CORE AUTOMATION

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WED, APR 22, 2026

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Jerry Tworek, a former OpenAI researcher, has launched Core Automation, a new AI lab aimed at building the most automated research environment in the world. The startup will tackle limitations in current AI architectures with a lean team and novel learning approaches.

Tworek's departure from OpenAI comes as the AI industry accelerates automation efforts. OpenAI itself recently rolled out workspace agents in ChatGPT, extending the platform beyond chatbot functionality into team workflow automation powered by Codex technology. Core Automation represents a focused approach to AI research, with Tworek betting that a smaller team combined with fresh methodologies can advance the field faster than larger organizations. The lab's mission centers on creating automation capabilities that push beyond existing architectural constraints. The timing aligns with broader industry momentum. As companies integrate AI agents into productivity tools, the underlying research needed to improve these systems remains a competitive frontier. Tworek's insider knowledge of OpenAI's approach suggests Core Automation may target gaps in current automation technology. Details on funding, team composition, and specific research goals remain limited, though the startup's ambitions are clear: redefine what's possible in autonomous AI systems.

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