New AI Lab Flapping Airplanes Seeks 1,000x Data Efficiency with $180M Seed

Flapping Airplanes, a new AI research lab, announced a $180 million seed round to develop radically different AI architectures that could achieve 1,000x greater data efficiency than current large language models. Founded by Ben and Asher Spector and Aidan Smith, the lab aims to bridge the gap between human learning and AI by exploring neuromorphic-inspired algorithms. They emphasize creativity and early-career talent, seeking breakthroughs in robotics, scientific discovery, and out-of-distribution generalization. The team is accepting inquiries at hi@flappingairplanes.com and invites bold ideas.