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Thinking Machines Lab Releases Inkling Model
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Why it matters
- →Inkling's open-weight design allows for greater customization and adaptation by researchers and startups.
- →The model's ability to handle multiple input types and perform advanced reasoning highlights its versatility.
- →Thinking Machines' approach challenges the dominance of closed models, promoting a more decentralized AI ecosystem.
Thinking Machines Lab, a startup founded by former OpenAI executives, has unveiled its first AI model, Inkling. This open-weight model, with 975 billion parameters, is capable of processing audio, video, and text inputs. Although it doesn't lead in benchmarks, it excels in reasoning and coding tasks. The model's open-source nature allows for customization, supporting the company's goal of decentralizing AI development. This move positions Thinking Machines as a formidable player in the competitive AI field.
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