Scaling Back for Smarter AI: Adaption Labs Challenges Traditional AI Development

The world of artificial intelligence (AI) has long been captivated by the allure of larger models and bigger data centers, but a new contender is shaking up this established paradigm. Adaption Labs, a startup founded by former Cohere AI researcher Sara Hooker, proposes a more intelligent approach to AI development – one that prioritizes efficient learning and adaptation over sheer computational scale. This article explores why this shift in thinking is gaining traction in the AI community and what it means for the future of intelligent machines.