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Igor Babuschkin, a key figure in the founding of Elon Musk’s xAI, is embarking on a new endeavor: Babuschkin Ventures, a company dedicated to advancing AI safety and the development of agentic systems. Babuschkin shared insights gained from his time at xAI, highlighting the accelerated construction of the Memphis supercluster and valuable lessons learned from Musk, such as the critical need for active engagement and a sense of urgency in the field. His new venture will focus on creating AI that serves humanity’s best interests and unlocks deeper understandings of the universe. The announcement sparked discussion on the popular Reddit forum, Artificial Intelligence. [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1mqcrw4/xai_cofounder_leaves_to_launch_ai_safety_venture/]