Sakana AI, the Tokyo-based AI startup, has launched the beta test for its first commercial product, Sakana Marlin. Positioned as a "Virtual CSO," this tool is designed to perform the kind of sophisticated business research typically handled by a Chief Strategy Officer. By simply inputting a research theme, the AI independently conducts hypothesis testing and generates comprehensive multi-page reports and presentation slides without any human intervention.

The core of the system lies in its proprietary inference scaling technology. Unlike conventional chat-based AIs, Marlin is engineered to improve output quality by taking the time to think deeply. This capability is powered by the company's research breakthrough, AB-MCTS (Adaptive Branching Monte Carlo Tree Search). This technology allows the AI to autonomously identify promising reasoning paths and allocate computational resources efficiently, enabling a more effective search for high-quality insights rather than simply increasing raw compute power.

Furthermore, Marlin integrates expertise from the "AI Scientist" project, which automates the scientific research process. The workflow covers everything from idea generation and evidence gathering to resolving logical contradictions and structuring the final report. In one showcase, the AI produced a 60-page report analyzing geopolitical risks for Japanese firms, demonstrating a level of depth and comprehensiveness previously unattainable by existing AI tools. Since its founding, Sakana AI has gained global attention for its unique algorithms inspired by biological metaphors, and Marlin represents the culmination of this research.

High-quality decision-making requires both deep analysis and the speed to keep pace with rapid changes. However, human-led research often faces a dilemma where information loses its freshness by the time the weeks-long process is complete. Marlin aims to break this constraint by delivering professional-grade quality in just a few hours through advanced reasoning. Currently, the company is recruiting closed beta testers among professionals in finance and consulting, setting a new standard for AI implementation in the business world.

Sakana AI, the Tokyo-based AI startup, has launched the beta test for its first commercial product, Sakana Marlin. Positioned as a "Virtual CSO," this tool is designed to perform the kind of sophisticated business research typically handled by a Chief Strategy Officer. By simply inputting a research theme, the AI independently conducts hypothesis testing and generates comprehensive multi-page reports and presentation slides without any human intervention.

The core of the system lies in its proprietary inference scaling technology. Unlike conventional chat-based AIs, Marlin is engineered to improve output quality by taking the time to think deeply. This capability is powered by the company's research breakthrough, AB-MCTS (Adaptive Branching Monte Carlo Tree Search). This technology allows the AI to autonomously identify promising reasoning paths and allocate computational resources efficiently, enabling a more effective search for high-quality insights rather than simply increasing raw compute power.

Furthermore, Marlin integrates expertise from the "AI Scientist" project, which automates the scientific research process. The workflow covers everything from idea generation and evidence gathering to resolving logical contradictions and structuring the final report. In one showcase, the AI produced a 60-page report analyzing geopolitical risks for Japanese firms, demonstrating a level of depth and comprehensiveness previously unattainable by existing AI tools. Since its founding, Sakana AI has gained global attention for its unique algorithms inspired by biological metaphors, and Marlin represents the culmination of this research.

High-quality decision-making requires both deep analysis and the speed to keep pace with rapid changes. However, human-led research often faces a dilemma where information loses its freshness by the time the weeks-long process is complete. Marlin aims to break this constraint by delivering professional-grade quality in just a few hours through advanced reasoning. Currently, the company is recruiting closed beta testers among professionals in finance and consulting, setting a new standard for AI implementation in the business world.