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For decades, the so-called “ensemble learning” approach has shown that a team of AI models; blended together; can outperform a lone superstar. Spam filters and credit-risk engines have quietly relied on this principle since the 1990s.

Sakana AI’s new open-source framework TreeQuest brings that same team spirit to modern chatbots. Instead of deploying one giant model, TreeQuest trains a small panel of specialist chatbots that exchange ideas, critique one another, and refine their answers. On benchmarks, these improvised “dream teams” solve reasoning puzzles about 30 percent better than a single model working alone.

Imagine asking Claude 4; currently the coding-benchmark champion; to handle the programming portion of a task, then passing its draft explanation to ChatGPT, which writers prize as a clear writing coach. Each model plays to its strengths while TreeQuest, acting as the “conductor,” supervises the process and dynamically reallocates effort.

The next leap in AI may come less from ever-larger models than from well-orchestrated collaboration. TreeQuest offers a glimpse of a future in which your apps combine the talents of multiple AIs (much like assembling a balanced project team) to deliver faster and more reliable results.

Here’s the rest of the news about AI today:

• Meta is testing proactive chatbots that can message users without prior prompts

• François Chollet argues against the traditional scaling of AI models, advocating for adaptive systems that solve new problems independently

• The European Union is committed to its AI legislation timeline, resisting pressure from tech giants like Alphabet and Meta

Top AI news

1. Sakana AI's TreeQuest: Multi-Model Collaboration Success
Sakana AI's TreeQuest introduces a novel approach where multiple AI models collaborate to solve complex problems, achieving a 30% performance boost. This method, Multi-LLM AB-MCTS, leverages the unique strengths of different models, offering a dynamic and flexible AI deployment strategy for businesses. Read online 🕶️

2. Meta Tests Proactive Chatbots to Boost Engagement
Meta is testing proactive chatbots that can message users without prior prompts, aiming to boost engagement. These bots, part of the 'Omni' project, can reference past conversations and ask relevant questions. With strict messaging limits, the initiative seeks to foster meaningful interactions and generate significant revenue. Read online 🕶️

3. François Chollet's Vision for AI's Future
François Chollet argues against the traditional scaling of AI models, advocating for adaptive systems that solve new problems independently. He highlights the limitations of current models on the ARC benchmark and emphasizes the potential of test-time adaptation and meta-learning for future AI development. Read online 🕶️

4. EU Maintains AI Legislation Timeline Despite Pressure
The European Union is committed to its AI legislation timeline, resisting pressure from tech giants like Alphabet and Meta. The AI Act categorizes applications by risk, banning some and imposing obligations on others. This approach aims to balance innovation with ethical responsibility, setting a global standard for AI governance. Read online 🕶️

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