Indian AI Startup Unveils OpenHathi-Hi-v0.1: The First Hindi Language Model

Yug Damor

Dec 16, 2023 — 1 min read

Sarvam AI Introduces OpenHathi-Hi-v0.1: A Game-Changing Hindi Language Model

Great news from the Indian startup, Sarvam AI! They've just unveiled OpenHathi-Hi-v0.1, the very first Hindi Language Model (LLM) in the OpenHathi series. Designed on a budget-friendly platform and building upon the success of Llama2-7B, this model delivers GPT-3.5-like performance tailored for Indic languages.

Standout Features of OpenHathi-Hi-v0.1

Equipped with a 48K-token extension of Llama2-7B’s tokenizer
Two-phase training process: Embedding alignment and bilingual language modeling
Robust performance across various Hindi tasks, potentially outshining GPT-3.5
Maintains proficiency in English

Collaborative Development

Developed in collaboration with academic partners at AI4Bharat
Fine-tuned in partnership with KissanAI, leveraging conversational data from a bot interacting with farmers in multiple languages

KissanAI's Contribution

Recently announced Dhenu 1.0, a groundbreaking Agriculture Large Language Model
Tailored specifically for Indian agricultural practices
Bilingual model understands English, Hindi, and Hinglish queries, directly addressing the linguistic needs of farmers

Founders and Funding

Co-founded by Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan in July 2023
Secured $41 million in Series A funding led by Lightspeed, with participation from Peak XV Partners and Khosla Ventures

Check it Out!

Excitingly, you can check out the base model here. This breakthrough in language technology is not just a win for Sarvam AI but also a significant leap forward for advancements in the Hindi language model space.

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