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The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), part of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has launched Falcon 3, the latest iteration of its open-source large language model (LLM) series, democratising access to advanced AI technologies by enabling the model to operate efficiently on light infrastructures, including laptops.
The release aims to set new performance standards for small. Falcon 3 introduces superior reasoning and enhanced fine-tuning capabilities, making it a more powerful and usable AI model.
Trained on 14 trillion tokens, Falcon 3 aims to demonstrate superior performance across various benchmarks. It ranks among the top models globally that can operate on a single GPU. Upon its release, Falcon 3 achieved the number one position on Hugging Face’s global third-party LLM leaderboard, surpassing other open-source models of similar size.
His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General of ATRC and Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, said: “The transformative power of AI is undeniable. Today, we advance our contributions to the AI community, particularly the open-source sector, with the release of the Falcon 3 family of text models. This launch builds upon the foundation we established with Falcon 2, marking a significant step toward a new generation of AI models. Our ongoing commitment to ensuring these powerful tools remain accessible to everyone, everywhere, reflects our dedication to global equity and inclusive innovation.”
Dr Najwa Aaraj, TII’s CEO, said: “Our dedication to pioneering research and attracting top-tier talent has culminated in the development of Falcon 3. The result is a model that exemplifies our pursuit of scientific excellence, offering enhanced efficiency and setting new benchmarks in AI technology.”
Dr Hakim Hacid, Chief Researcher of the TII’s AI and Digital Science Research Center (AIDRC), said: “AI is fast evolving, and we are glad to be an active part of this journey. Falcon 3 pushes the boundaries of small LLMs further, contributing to the open-source community by providing access to a better-performing AI. We are confident that this latest release will open an unlimited range of opportunities and will have tremendous benefits, empowering businesses and individuals to use AI in ways that were previously out of reach.”