Former researchers from Google launch AI startup in Japan; learn more about Sakana AI

Jones and Ha announced the new project through X on the 17th. Researchers believe that existing AI models are limited in their ability to adapt to external changes. They seek to leverage the principles of evolutionary computing to develop AI models that are more adaptive and secure.

What led Sakana AI to choose Japan as its base?

The choice of Tokyo as the headquarters of Sakana AI is strategic. Japan has more liberal copyright laws than many other countries, which could make it easier to develop AI models that produce creative content. Additionally, Tokyo is an important hub for training data and model infrastructure.

Personal Announcement! I'm launching @SakanaAILabs together with my friend, Llion Jones (@YesThisIsLion).https://t.co/nMIl8fzE73 is a new R&D-focused company based in Tokyo, Japan.

We're on a quest to create a new kind of foundation model based on nature-inspired intelligence! pic.twitter.com/jAPe8kN60d

— hardmaru (@hardmaru) August 17

Summary:

• Former researchers from Google Brain launch AI startup in Japan
• The company, called Sakana AI, aims to develop a native generative AI model
• Jones and Ha believe that existing AI models are limited in their ability to adapt to external changes
• The choice of Tokyo as the headquarters of Sakana AI is strategic

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