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SakanaAI launches multi-model AI system Fugu
Japanese AI startup SakanaAI has launched Fugu, an AI system that coordinates multiple models through a single API to handle complex tasks, NDTV reported. SakanaAI said Fugu Ultra matched Anthropic Fable5 and Mythos Preview on key engineering, science and reasoning benchmarks and beat Fable5 in some tests. It released two versions, with Fugu targeting everyday work and Fugu Ultra aimed at more complex research and analysis.
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AI price war begins as physical AI market expands
Price competition among major AI companies is intensifying as providers introduce lower-priced chatbot subscriptions aimed at reducing barriers for free users to switch to paid plans. OpenAI expanded its ad-supported ChatGPT Go plan beyond India, and Google launched a $7.99 monthly Google AI Plus plan globally. Separately, companies are speeding efforts to apply physical AI in manufacturing, while startups and enterprises pursue funding, partnerships and product rollouts across robotics, automation and AI platforms.
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Google makes strategic investment in Japan AI startup Sakana AI
Google has invested in Japan-based generative AI startup Sakana AI and signed a strategic partnership as it targets the Japanese market. Sakana AI said the investment was made at a valuation of $2.5 billion, the same as its recently announced funding round. The company did not disclose the amount invested. Sakana AI was founded in 2023 by former Google AI researcher David Ha and transformer co-author Llion Jones.