AI Matters
Why it matters
Thinking Machines releases a smaller, faster reasoning model
The Decoder Thinking Machines bets on efficiency over size with its second model, Inkling Small
Thinking Machines released Inkling Small, an open-weights model under a third the size of its predecessor that outperforms it on coding and reasoning tests.
Why it matters
A smaller open model that still beats its larger predecessor shows AI labs can improve results without just building bigger systems.
Latest brief · Jul 31, 2026