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Inkling: Open-Weights Multimodal Foundation Model

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21 August 2026

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AI Frontier ModelsGenerative AI

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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Inkling is an open-weights multimodal foundation model with 975 billion parameters designed for versatile applications including coding, multimodal input processing, and long-context workflows. It offers adjustable compute cost and is accessible via an API with competitive pricing, targeting businesses needing customization and cost control in AI deployments.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Frontier Models and Generative AI.

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Your AI tool can now handle text, images, and audio natively with adjustable compute costs, opening chances to reduce your infrastructure spend while supporting complex applications like coding and multimodal workflows. Inkling’s open license means you can customise deeply without vendor lock-in, a rare unlock in foundation models today.

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