theseriousadult, the key figure behind the development of Midjourney models from V2 to V7, announced their departure from the company on X. This developer, during their three years at Midjourney, spearheaded multiple model iterations and was renowned for their focus on aesthetics and creativity. Their work has garnered significant industry acclaim.
Following their departure, theseriousadult announced joining Cursor to develop AI programming agents. This new role will focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance programming efficiency and automation. For Cursor, a company dedicated to AI-powered development tools, this move is seen as a significant step in their commitment to the programming field.
theseriousadult stated, "I've been using Cursor almost since day one, and I'm really excited to start working on something that's been so important to my workflow for so long. Language models are going to change how we build and interact with code, and I want to push that to the limit."
Industry reactions to this change have been mixed. Some lament Midjourney's loss of a key figure, while others anticipate theseriousadult bringing breakthroughs to their new role at Cursor. Although the specific reason for their departure remains undisclosed, this event undoubtedly adds a new dimension to the discussion surrounding talent mobility within the AI industry.
