Core Insights - A new AI startup, Humans&, is seeking to raise $1 billion with a target valuation of $4 billion, founded by Eric Zelikman, a former researcher at xAI [2][12] - Zelikman aims to develop AI models that learn user behavior and empathize with users, addressing the limitations of current reinforcement learning paradigms [2][17] - The startup's mission is to create AI that better understands human goals and emotions, moving beyond traditional task-oriented models [12][20] Company Overview - Humans& was co-founded by Eric Zelikman, who previously worked at xAI and contributed to the development of significant AI models [4][6] - The company is currently recruiting technical staff, offering competitive salaries starting at $350,000 annually [18] Technology and Innovation - Zelikman has developed the STaR algorithm, which enhances language models' reasoning capabilities, and has been recognized in top AI conferences [11][12] - The focus of Humans& is on creating AI that can collaborate with humans and understand diverse human aspirations and values [17][20] Market Context - The AI industry is shifting towards models that not only possess high intelligence but also emotional intelligence, reflecting a growing demand for more human-like interactions [20]