Inkling 2 Small launches as 594B-parameter MoE model

Inkling 2 Small, the second-generation model, is a Mixture-of-Experts system with 594B total and 17B active parameters, image inputs and variable effort. It scores 31 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, beating prior models. It debuts via Tinker with closed weights; full weights are planned under Apache 2.0 next week after external safety testing and red-teaming.

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