# Thinking Machines Launches AI Model, AWS Invests $1B

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Published: 2026-07-17T00:30:09+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we explore major developments in the AI landscape, including Thinking Machines' launch of the open weight model Inkling and OpenAI's creation of GPT-RED, an AI hacker designed to enhance security. Additionally, we discuss AWS's $1 billion investment in engineering teams for custom AI solutions, Apple’s partnership with Alibaba for AI in China, and Meta's strategy to monetize its AI computing capacity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Inkling 01:01 OpenAI's GPT-RED 01:59 AI Box's MCP Server 05:00 AWS's Custom AI Engineers 07:29 Apple's AI Launch in China 10:01 Meta's AI Compute Strategy Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter

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