Breaking News: Meta Collaborates with Sarvam AI to Create Vernacular LLMs
In a groundbreaking move, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has joined forces with Sarvam AI to develop Large Language Models (LLMs) in vernacular languages. Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President of Meta India, expressed immense enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the transformative potential of expanding beyond English-centric LLMs.
Devanathan emphasized the significant efforts invested in enabling vernacular language support, citing the partnership with Sarvam as a key driver of this initiative. Leveraging Meta’s Llama open-source models, Sarvam is currently focusing on Hindi LLMs with plans to extend to other languages in the future.
The incubation period for these developments may be lengthy, but the anticipated impact across India is expected to be exponential. The integration of AI technologies, particularly Generative AI, underscores Meta’s commitment to innovation and user experience enhancement.
Notably, Devanathan highlighted the growing prominence of Gen AI within Meta’s operations, with a substantial portion of Instagram recommendations now being AI-generated. This shift towards AI-driven content generation has not only bolstered user safety measures but also significantly improved advertiser returns.
Furthermore, Meta’s collaboration with the open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) underscores its dedication to supporting small businesses. By empowering sellers registered on WhatsApp to access ONDC, Meta aims to facilitate e-commerce growth and enhance digital commerce capabilities.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting partnership between Meta and Sarvam AI as they redefine the landscape of AI-driven language models.
This article was originally published on March 1, 2024, and has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the collaboration between Meta and Sarvam AI.
