Recently, PyTorch's core developer Horace He announced his resignation from Meta and joined Thinking Machines, a startup founded by Mira Murati, former OpenAI CTO. Horace He worked at Meta for four years, during which time he contributed a lot of effort to PyTorch. The news of his resignation not only shocked the industry, but also triggered heated discussions about the future development of AI.
In his blog leaving Meta, Horace elaborates on the reasons for the decision. He stressed that his experience with PyTorch was very enjoyable and never got bored. However, after careful consideration, he realized it was time to face new challenges, especially in a startup that could influence the direction of AI. He is excited about joining Thinking Machines because the platform will allow him to further his influence and promote infrastructure in the AI field.
Horace He believes that over the past four years, PyTorch has not only helped him grow personally, but has also had a profound impact on the entire machine learning community. He mentioned that as an open source framework, PyTorch has now become the "common language" in the industry and has been widely used in the research and development of many top AI laboratories. Statistics show that 59% of research papers use PyTorch, showing its important position in academia and industry.
Horace He's departure is considered a significant loss to Meta. PyTorch founder Soumith Chintala highly recognizes his contribution, saying that his efforts to advance PyTorch will be remembered by history. In the process of deciding to join Thinking Machines, Horace considered his love for machine learning and his desire to improve overall efficiency through infrastructure.
Horace He's departure marks the end of an era and opens a new chapter in his new journey. His decisions are not only a turning point in his personal career, but also a strategic choice for the future development of AI.