# Thinking Machines Debuts Inkling Small Open Source AI Model Nearing Performance of Predecessor at About 1/4 Size

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> **Published:** 2026-07-31T00:14:22.000Z  
> **Category:** RESEARCH  
> **Impact Score:** 170/100  
> **Primary Source:** [VentureBeat](https://venturebeat.com/technology/thinking-machines-debuts-inkling-small-open-source-ai-model-nearing-performance-of-predecessor-at-about-1-4-size)  
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## Executive Summary
Just two weeks after Thinking Machines released Inkling , its first open source AI language model, the well-funded startup led by former OpenAI chief.

## Why It Matters (Strategic Analysis)
Thinking Machines released Inkling Small, achieving performance comparable to its predecessor while reducing the footprint to roughly one-fourth the size.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[VentureBeat](https://venturebeat.com/technology/thinking-machines-debuts-inkling-small-open-source-ai-model-nearing-performance-of-predecessor-at-about-1-4-size)**: Thinking Machines debuts Inkling Small open source AI model nearing performance of predecessor at about 1/4 size — _Just two weeks after Thinking Machines released Inkling , its first open source AI language model, the well-funded startup led by former OpenAI chief..._

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