Nanda AI: A Novel Rival in the LLM Space
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Nanda AI is a large language model (LLM) that has surfacing in the artificial intelligence landscape. Nanda AI enhanced by a team of researchers and engineers aims to push the limits of natural language processing and generation. It is named after India’s highest peak. It is obtained by collaboration between G42, the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, and Cerebras Systems.
NANDA: A trailblazer Hindi LLM
“G42 has a strong track record in the development of language and domain-specific LLMs. With NANDA, we are heralding a new era of AI inclusivity, ensuring that the rich heritage and depth of Hindi language is represented in the digital and AI landscape. NANDA exemplifies G42’s unwavering g commitment to excellence and fostering equitable AI,” - Dr Andrew Jackson, acting CEO of Inception
It is named after second highest peak of INDIA –Nanda Devi
The Automation behind NANDA: A 13-Billion Parameter Model
NANDA is a 13-billion parameter AI model, trained on over 2.13 trillion tokens of data, including an extensive focus on the Hindi language. This cutting-edge model was developed using one of the world's most powerful AI supercomputers, the Condor Galaxy, built by G42 and Cerebras. The model aims to cater to over half a billion Hindi speakers globally, accelerating India’s AI ecosystem.
G42’s Vision for Panoramic in AI
NANDA marks a consequence step in bringing language encyclopedic to AI.
Supervene of JAIS, G42's Arabic LLM, and NANDA extends the vision of empowering marginalized languages with AI tools that cater specifically to their need in semantics.
G42 sees this as a contribution to India's growing digital and AI landscape, aligning with government initiatives like Digital India and Startup India.
Key Features of NANDA
Multilingual Expertise: Nanda AI is designed to understand and generate text in multiple languages, making it a versatile tool for International communication.
Interpret Ambience: The model excels at grasping complex contexts, allowing for more delicate and rigorous responses in various scenarios.
Virtuous Considerations: Nanda AI is designed with an ultimate focus on ethical AI principles, including fairness, transparency, and privacy.
How NANDA Empowers India’s AI Ecosystem
Nanda AI can be applied to a wide range of tasks, including:
Content generation
Language translation
Sentiment analysis
Question-answering system
NANDA's Latency collision
While promising, Nanda AI is still in its early stages and faces challenges such as:
Potential biases in training data
Confined real-world testing
To enrich accuracy and reliability
Conclusion: A New Era of AI for Hindi Speakers
India continues its journey towards AI-powered growth, the launch of NANDA symbolizes a new era for Hindi in the AI space, contributing to the development of a more inclusive digital future. As development continues, Nanda AI has the potential to become a significant player in the LLM field, offering new possibilities for businesses, researchers.
References
What is NANDA, a new Hindi language AI model developed by Microsoft-backed G42? –Indian Express
Microsoft-backed AI firm G42 unveils Hindi LLM NANDA-The Hindu