#Open Source AI

Coverage of open source AI explores how startups, investors, and researchers are building and backing models, tools, and infrastructure that make advanced AI more accessible, customizable, and transparent. This topic looks at the business, technical, and strategic implications of open source approaches across the startup and venture capital landscape.

Thinking Machines launches Inkling 2 Small on Tinker

Thinking Machines Lab unveiled Inkling 2 Small, a 594B multimodal MoE model that launches closed on Tinker with weights release planned later.

Nov 8, 2026 · 4 min

Nous Research says it raised $90M Series B to expand Hermes

Nous Research said it raised $90 million in a Series B led by Robot Ventures to expand Hermes for Businesses.

Oct 11, 2026 · 3 min