Thinking Machines wants to build an AI that actually listens while it talks
Thinking Machines Lab, founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is developing "interaction models" that allow AI to process input and generate responses simultaneously, mimicking natural conversation. Their model, TML-Interaction-Small, boasts a 0.40-second response time, significantly faster than competitors.
Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has introduced "interaction models." These models aim to revolutionize how we interact with AI by enabling simultaneous input processing and response generation, akin to a natural phone conversation rather than a text exchange. This "full duplex" approach is a significant departure from current AI models where interaction is sequential.
The company's model, TML-Interaction-Small, demonstrates impressive speed, responding within 0.40 seconds. This speed is comparable to human conversation and significantly outperforms existing models from leading AI companies like OpenAI and Google.
This technology is currently in a research preview phase. Thinking Machines plans a limited research preview in the coming months, with a wider public release anticipated later this year.
The core concept of native interactivity, rather than integrated add-ons, is compelling. The true impact and user experience of this innovative approach will only become clear once the technology becomes widely accessible to the public and can be tested in real-world scenarios.
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