👉 Candidate computing refers to an AI-driven approach where a group of candidate models, each with slightly different architectures or hyperparameters, are trained in parallel to discover optimal solutions for a given task. Instead of relying on a single, predefined model, candidate computing leverages the diversity and competition among these models to identify high-performing configurations. This method mimics human problem-solving, where multiple perspectives and approaches often lead to better outcomes. By evaluating the performance of each candidate model against a validation set, the system iteratively refines and selects the best-performing ones, potentially leading to more robust and efficient solutions than those derived from a single model. This technique is particularly useful in complex tasks like natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning, where the optimal architecture or strategy can vary significantly.