Inkling, touted as largest US open model, met with indifference

Thinking Machines' Inkling, billed as the largest US open-source model, has seen interest fade rapidly: despite decent benchmarks, real-world experience falls short, experts and community testers say.

2026-08-27 ~ 2026-08-27 · 3 related posts

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