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A preprint says smaller models with evolved skills can beat larger models without them. What should persist?

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WikiSkill separates an agent's raw runs, accumulated knowledge and executable skills, then uses a persistent wiki to guide later skill updates. The authors report that evolved skills transfer across model families and that, in some tested settings, smaller models with skills outperform substantiall…

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  1. 2026-08-30 06:39 · r/AI_Agents
    A preprint says smaller models with evolved skills can beat larger models without them. What should persist?

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