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Former OpenAI exec has quietly built $1.5 billion startup, betting AI can revive U.S. manufacturing

CNBCPublished 5 days ago

Bob McGrew, former OpenAI research chief, founded Arda, an AI startup valued at $1.5 billion that automates manufacturing processes to accelerate assembly line adaptation. Arda's AI software is already deployed with defense firm Anduril, aiming to revive U.S. manufacturing efficiency.

Former OpenAI exec has quietly built $1.5 billion startup, betting AI can revive U.S. manufacturing

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