Sakana AI, spearheaded by two distinguished ex-Googlers, has introduced a pioneering technique called “model merging.” This innovative approach combines existing AI models, infusing them with inspiration drawn from the principles of evolution. Through meticulously cultivating a process akin to natural selection, Sakana AI generated hundreds of models, so pushing the boundaries of AI advancement.
The genesis of this breakthrough lies in the convergence of cutting-edge technology with evolutionary principles. Sakana AI has ushered in a new era of AI innovation because it merges existing AI models and infuses them with evolutionary-inspired methodologies.
At the helm of Sakana AI are David Ha and Llion Jones, both revered figures in the artificial intelligence field. Jones, author of Google’s seminar 2017 research paper “Attention Is All You Need,”. He played a pivotal role in the development of the transformative “transformer” deep learning architecture. Meanwhile, Ha, formerly at Stability AI and a luminary at Google Brain, brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
The unveiling of three Japanese language models marks a significant milestone for Sakana AI. The company has made two of these models available as open-source resources, demonstrating its dedication to fostering collaboration and innovation within the AI community.
Venture capitalists have taken notice of Sakana AI’s because of it’s groundbreaking work, injecting substantial funding into the venture. This influx of capital underscores the industry’s confidence in the potential of AI-driven solutions to revolutionize various sectors.
With ambitions to position Tokyo as a prominent AI hub on the global stage, Sakana AI stands ready. Sakana AI plans to emulate the success of industry giants such as OpenAI and DeepMind. January’s announcement of a $30 million seed financing round, spearheaded by Lux Capital, underscores the growing momentum behind Sakana AI’s vision.
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