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No Claude Fable 5? No problem: Sakana achieves frontier performance with new Fugu multi-model, auto synthesis system
Sakana AI has launched Fugu, a multi-agent orchestration system designed to provide advanced AI performance through a unified OpenAI-compatible API. Fugu aims to offer resilience against vendor lock-in and geopolitical export controls by dynamically routing queries to a pool of specialized AI agents. The system bypasses monolithic AI model structures, allowing for flexibility and continuous access to cutting-edge AI capabilities. Sakana CEO David Ha emphasizes Fugu as a more reliable enterprise solution, especially in light of recent export control measures impacting model availability. Fugu acts as a coordinator, breaking down complex tasks and delegating them to various foundation models for execution and verification. Two variants are available: Fugu for everyday tasks and Fugu Ultra for complex, high-stakes operations. Fugu achieves performance comparable to or exceeding top-tier models on specific agentic tasks and coding benchmarks. The proprietary nature of Fugu's routing information is intentional, shielding its internal coordination strategies. Enterprises can opt out specific models or providers for enhanced data compliance and privacy. Fugu is currently restricted from operating within the EU and EEA due to ongoing regulatory alignment. Pricing is available through subscription tiers or a pay-as-you-go plan, with Fugu Ultra being a more premium option. The system allows users to control prompt usage for future training data. Fugu's orchestration differs from simple routing by breaking down queries and interleaving reasoning with delegation across multiple models.
