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Google's Vertex AI to use Mistral AI's Codestral #Google Cloud will use Mistral AI's Codestral artificial intelligence model for Google's #VertexAI service, Google Cloud said on Wednesday. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT: The partnership highlights the rapid growth and popularity of Mistral AI, which many analysts view as the European alternative to the Microsoft-backed OpenAI. Google, meanwhile, is building its own generative AI product Vertex AI. KEY QUOTES: "Today, we’re announcing that Google Cloud is the first hyperscaler to introduce Codestral – Mistral AI’s first open-weight generative AI model explicitly designed for code generation tasks — as a fully-managed service." "These additions continue Google Cloud’s commitment to open and flexible AI ecosystems that help you build solutions best-suited to your needs." CONTEXT: Mistral AI is a Paris-based startup firm founded in 2023 by former Google Deep Mind and Meta AI scientists that has raised more than 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in funding. In July, French bank BNP Paribas struck a partnership agreement with Mistral AI, whereby BNP Paribas will use Mistral AI's large language models across multiple business areas, such as customer support, sales and IT. ($1 = 0.9216 euros)

Brazil is quickly emerging as a world-class AI innovation hub. Learn how Brazilian organizations are partnering with Microsoft to leverage cutting-edge AI technology and drive tangible, real-world impact. Read more: https://msft.it/6042YXWsI #AI

Microsoft has launched a lightweight AI model named Phi-3-mini, the first of three small language models (SLMs) to be released, aimed at offering cost-effective AI solutions to a broader client base. This new model is designed for simpler tasks and is intended to be more accessible for companies with limited resources. According to Sébastien Bubeck, Microsoft's vice president of GenAI research, Phi-3-mini is dramatically cheaper, with about a 10x cost difference compared to other models with similar capabilities. Phi-3-mini is available on Microsoft's Azure cloud service platform, Hugging Face (a machine learning model platform), and Ollama (a framework for running models on a local machine). This move aligns with Microsoft's strategy of providing diverse AI solutions while investing in related ventures, such as their recent $1.5 billion investment in UAE-based AI firm G42 and a partnership with French startup Mistral AI. These partnerships support the expansion of AI offerings through Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. #Phi3mini #Microsoft #HuggingFace #Ollama #MicrosoftAzure #AI #AIfuture #AIsolutions #investment https://lnkd.in/gWVwj_MH

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The public sector stands as the cornerstone in propelling AI transformation for the betterment of society – forward-looking agencies are already actively harnessing AI to scale its potential for public good. GovTech Singapore, the technology arm for the Singapore government, is leading this charge with LaunchPad, a comprehensive AI platform leveraging services like Microsoft Azure and OpenAI. LaunchPad empowers government agencies to explore AI's potential, access prototypes, and exchange insights. This collaboration has already yielded over 400 ideas and 20 prototypes, including Appraiser, a tool that is revolutionising testimonial writing for teachers. Meaningful collaborations with governments continue to be a top priority for Microsoft, as we focus on scaling AI innovations to uplift communities and drive positive change in the era of AI. I’m certain this is just the beginning of even greater things to come for transformative innovation in Singapore’s Public Service.

Will India's AI evolution towards bring tangible enterprise solutions to the forefront accelerate the same for the US? Join me in this conversation. India's AI sector is maturing beyond initial hype. They're entering an era of practical enterprise solutions, emphasizing tangible ROI, cost-efficiency, and data privacy. They are starting to look beyond market fluctuations and focus on AI's long-term potential to address unique local challenges and opportunities. From my conversations this has always been the case within the inner tech circles. How long do you think it will be before mainstream sees the same? https://lnkd.in/e6ZmBfWz

Alibaba Cloud Launches English Version of AI Model Hub! 🌍🤖 Exciting news for developers and businesses worldwide! Alibaba Cloud has just unveiled the English version of ModelScope, its open-source AI model community. This move aims to democratize access to advanced AI capabilities globally. 🚀 🌐 Global Access: Over 5,000 advanced AI models are now available to a wider audience. 🛠️ Model-as-a-Service: Transform AI models into readily deployable services with ease. 📊 Comprehensive Tools: Access high-quality datasets and toolkits for data processing, model inference, training, and evaluation. This launch marks a significant milestone in Alibaba Cloud’s strategy to expand its AI offerings and foster a collaborative ecosystem for AI development. 🌟 However.. 🤔 The launch comes amid increasing international tensions, with the US and EU implementing stricter policies and protections on Chinese tech products, including AI. This geopolitical landscape could impact the adoption and integration of Alibaba's AI solutions globally. 🏛️🌏 ⏳ What’s Next? As Alibaba Cloud expands its AI footprint, it will be interesting to see how these international dynamics play out. Will businesses and developers embrace these new tools, or will geopolitical concerns create barriers? Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eUxkmU8Q #AI #AlibabaCloud #ModelScope #TechInnovation #GlobalAI

Really cool that Microsoft has selected Nordcloud, an IBM Company as one of their top AI partners here in Norway! There will be an official launch event for The AI Innovation Center  after summer. The aim with The AI Innovation Center is to enable Norwegian organizations to innovate with purpose and drive real business outcomes powered by Microsoft’s best practices,with responsible and ethical use of AI in Norway. Have a look at the written article by Jon Jahren below. Are you curious about adopting AI into your organization, or perhaps in need of help with overall data strategy? Feel free to reach out and let's discuss 😊 Sini Tuikka Petri Salminen Kosti Herranen Sari Aumo Robert Østerby Nilsen Therese Olafsen Mørck Espen Aas-Monsrud Georg Hofsnes Pedersen Ahmad Albu Sindre Brurok Anders Rasmusson Allan Chong #microsoft #ai #innovationcenter #nordcloud #azure #openai

With a squarely enterprise-focused business model and #genai #innovation that addresses enterprise use cases, Cohere has staked out a distinctive position in the #AI #ecosystem and places on the Acceleration Economy listing of Top 12 pioneers. Joanna Martinez puts the company's strategy and differentiators in context: https://lnkd.in/eKNCTfpt

The AI industry is undergoing a significant transformation with growing interest in more efficient and cost-effective models, emblematic of a broader trend in technological advancement. In the vanguard is Mistral AI, an innovator and trailblazer. Their commitment to fostering the open-source community and achieving exceptional performance aligns harmoniously with Microsoft’s commitment to develop trustworthy, scalable, and responsible AI solutions. Today, Microsoft and Mistral AI announced a multi-year partnership. Both companies are fueled by a steadfast dedication to innovation and practical applications, bridging the gap between pioneering research and real-world solutions. This partnership enables access to Azure’s cutting-edge AI infrastructure, to accelerate the development and deployment of their next generation large language models (LLMs) and represents an opportunity for Mistral AI to unlock new commercial opportunities, expand to global markets, and foster ongoing research collaboration.