importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-15T18:04:06Z
Thinking Machines Launches Open-Source AI Model Inkling to Challenge Centralized AI Approaches
Thinking Machines launched Inkling, an open-weight AI model with 975 billion parameters designed for customizable enterprise use, challenging centralized AI approaches. The model emphasizes adaptability, uncertainty flagging, and cost efficiency compared to proprietary alternatives.
It's the company's first public proof point after a year and a half spent building AI infrastructure largely out of public view.
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