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Microsoft Backed G42 Unveils Hindi LLM ‘NANDA’

Inc42 · 11m ago

Microsoft Backed G42 Unveils Hindi LLM ‘NANDA’

G42, a company based in the UAE, has announced the launch of NANDA, a 13 billion parameter language model trained on around 2.13 trillion tokens of language datasets, including Hindi. This move positions G42 as another player in the Hindi language AI space, alongside Indian startup Sarvam AI's Hindi LLM 'OpenHathi-Hi-v0.1'. G42 previously launched an open-source Arabic language model called JAIS, claiming to have revolutionized Arabic Natural Language Processing (NLP).

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Abu Dhabi-based G42 to double data centre capacity in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Abu Dhabi-based G42 to double data centre capacity in India

Abu Dhabi-based company G42 aims to build two gigawatt AI-ready data centres in India, doubling the nation's existing capacity. The move is part of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the UAE and Indian governments to co-develop sovereign AI. G42 will invest in the project and has recently unveiled NANDA, a AI model trained on 2.13 trillion tokens in Hindi and English. G42 has partnerships with major technology firms and is backed by Emirati sovereign wealth fund Mubadala. The company plans to establish a unique end-to-end sovereign AI ecosystem in India.

Ola, SarvamAI announce their large language models

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Ola, SarvamAI announce their large language models

Mobility unicorn Ola and AI startup SarvamAI have announced their large language models (LLMs) trained to generate text in Hindi. Sarvam's first Hindi LLM, OpenHathi-Hi-v0.1, performs on par with GPT-3.5 for Indic languages. Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal announced the upcoming launch of their LLM 'Krutrim', which generated the invite for the launch event in English and Hindi. Both startups are contributing to the development of multilingual LLMs trained on Indian languages. Sarvam plans to release enterprise-grade models, while BharatGPT, another Indian LLM, has already secured orders worth Rs 91 crore.

Microsoft to invest $1.5 bln in Emirati AI firm G42, New York Times reports

Reuters · 1y ago

Microsoft to invest $1.5 bln in Emirati AI firm G42, New York Times reports

Microsoft plans to invest $1.5 billion in G42, an AI firm in the UAE, according to the New York Times. The partnership will involve G42 using Microsoft's cloud services and adhering to a security arrangement negotiated with the US government. This move comes as G42 divests from Chinese investments and removes Chinese hardware from its operations. The agreement also includes protections for AI products and Microsoft President, Brad Smith, will take a seat on G42's board. Neither Microsoft nor G42 have commented on the investment.

Hindi LLM maker Sarvam AI to open platform for business

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Hindi LLM maker Sarvam AI to open platform for business

Sarvam AI, the maker of Hindi LLM, is planning to open its platform for businesses. Hindi LLM is an AI-powered platform that translates English legal documents into Hindi. The company aims to make legal translation more accessible and affordable for businesses in India. Sarvam AI plans to develop a user-friendly interface and enhance its automation capabilities to cater to different industries and legal professionals. This move is expected to aid businesses in efficiently managing legal translations and overcoming language barriers.

Microsoft to invest $1.5 billion in Emirati AI firm G42

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft to invest $1.5 billion in Emirati AI firm G42

Microsoft is reportedly investing $1.5 billion in G42, an artificial intelligence company based in the United Arab Emirates. This move comes as G42 divested its investments in China and is removing Chinese hardware from its operations due to US concerns. The partnership will allow G42 to use Microsoft's cloud services and sell AI services that utilize powerful AI chips. The agreement also includes measures to protect shared AI products and remove Chinese equipment from G42's operations. Microsoft President Brad Smith will join G42's board as part of the deal.

India Will Have Nearly 20X More Computing Infra By Year End: NVIDIA CEO

Inc42 · 10m ago

India Will Have Nearly 20X More Computing Infra By Year End: NVIDIA CEO

NVIDIA's partnership with Yoda, VTE, and Tonic Communication is driving growth in building computing infrastructure in India. The company is focused on building LLM models in Indian languages, which is challenging due to the country's linguistic diversity. NVIDIA has been collaborating with local partners to develop a Hindi LLM.

AI4Bharat releases Hindi LLM ‘Airavata’

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

AI4Bharat releases Hindi LLM ‘Airavata’

AI4Bharat, an initiative by IIT Madras, has released a new language model called ‘Hindi LLM Airavata’ to promote AI research and development in the Hindi language. Airavata, trained using 940,000 Hindi articles, aims to bridge the language barrier and enable advancements in areas like language understanding, machine translations, and more. It will be freely available with the hope of encouraging AI innovation and applications in Indian languages.

Microsoft's $1.5B check for G42 shows growing US-China rift

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Microsoft's $1.5B check for G42 shows growing US-China rift

Microsoft has announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, an Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence company. The funding will give Microsoft a minority stake in G42 and a seat on the board of directors. The move comes as the UAE seeks to position itself as a global leader in AI and draws closer to China, causing concerns for US politicians. The deal highlights the strategic positioning of both countries in the midst of rising geopolitical tensions. The partnership also grants Microsoft extensive market access to the region and the opportunity to implement its AI and Azure solutions across various industries.

US Republican lawmakers concerned over Microsoft-G42 AI deal, letter says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US Republican lawmakers concerned over Microsoft-G42 AI deal, letter says

Republican lawmakers are seeking an intelligence briefing from the Biden administration regarding Microsoft's $1.5 billion investment in artificial intelligence firm G42, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Their concerns stem from the transfer of sensitive technology and G42's connections to China. The lawmakers requested the briefing prior to advancing the deal's second phase. G42 and Microsoft have yet to comment on the matter. The US is considering export controls on AI technology due to national security risks. The UAE and China have existing scientific research ties. The request also mentions G42's past digital surveillance work and its associations with Huawei and DarkMatter, which were involved in cyber espionage activities.

Microsoft to invest $1.5 billion in UAE AI firm

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Microsoft to invest $1.5 billion in UAE AI firm

Microsoft Corp. has announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, a technology company backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This partnership includes an intergovernmental agreement to ensure the security of artificial intelligence (AI) as the US and China compete for influence in the Gulf. The deal signifies a pivot for the UAE towards Washington, as its ties with China have strained relations with the US in recent years. The partnership aims to develop a skilled AI workforce in the UAE and create a $1 billion fund for developers.

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