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Sakana AI launches Fugu Ultra, matching frontier model performance

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Sakana AI has introduced Fugu Ultra, a new model designed to match the performance of Fable and Mythos while avoiding export control risks. The model is part of a multi-agent orchestration system accessible through a single API. Initial comparisons show Fugu Ultra performing comparably to existing frontier models in generating procedural terrain. AI

IMPACT Offers a new frontier-level model that aims to bypass export controls, potentially impacting global AI development and accessibility.

RANK_REASON New model release from a frontier AI lab. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

Read on X — Omar Sanseviero (HF research) →

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Sakana AI launches Fugu Ultra, matching frontier model performance

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  1. X — Omar Sanseviero (HF research) TIER_1 English(EN) · omarsar0 ·

    Guess which is Fugu Ultra?

    Guess which is Fugu Ultra? This is how recent models compare when generating endless procedural terrain (using Three.js). All of these are one-shotted! Just wild! Trying a few more examples. Will share soon! https://t.co/lLxCJZDUxd

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