Mira Murati’s AI Startup Releases First Model in Bid to Loosen AI Giants’ Grip
Mira Murati’s new startup, Thinking Machines Lab, has launched its debut AI model, Inkling, as part of a competitive push against established AI giants.
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The story so far
Thinking Machines Lab has released its first AI model, Inkling. The rollout marks the startup's entry into the market with a focus on customization capabilities.
Reports emphasize the model's availability on the Databricks platform and its positioning as a challenger to existing major AI industry players. Future updates are expected to track the adoption rate of Inkling by developers.
Coverage does not yet specify the model’s long-term integration strategy or specific performance benchmarks compared to competitors.
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Sources (5)
- Thinking Machines' first model bets big on customization Axios · 46d ago
- Inkling model from Thinking Machines Lab now on Databricks Databricks · 46d ago
- Thinking Machines Lab Drops Its First Model WIRED · 46d ago
- Murati Knows OpenAI’s Secrets. Her New AI Signals She Prefers China’s. Forbes · 46d ago
- Mira Murati’s AI Startup Releases First Model in Bid to Loosen AI Giants’ Grip WSJ · 46d ago
The obvious questions
What is the name of the new model?
The model is titled Inkling.
Who founded the startup responsible for the model?
Mira Murati is associated with the startup, Thinking Machines Lab.
Where is the model currently available?
The Inkling model is available on the Databricks platform.
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