On August 22, 2024, Microsoft announced the release of the Azure AI Phi model. This new model aims to enhance AI capabilities with improved efficiency and flexibility. It is now available for developers to integrate into their AI solutions.
What is Azure AI Phi Model?
The Azure AI Phi model is a family of AI models developed by Microsoft. It includes the Phi-3.5-MoE and Phi-3.5-mini models. These models are designed to provide high-quality outputs with lower latency and computational efficiency.
Key Features
- Mixture of Experts (MoE) Model: Combines 16 smaller experts into one, using only 6.6 billion active parameters at a time.
- Multi-Lingual Support: Supports over 20 languages, allowing users to interact in their preferred language.
- High Efficiency: Delivers the benefits of a small model with the quality of a larger model.
- Custom Generative Extraction Models: Extracts custom fields from unstructured documents with high accuracy.
- Integrated Vectorization: Streamlines retrieval augmented generation (RAG) pipelines with integrated data preparation and embedding.
Licensing
The Azure AI Phi model is available through the Azure AI platform. Developers can choose from various plans based on their needs and usage. Reach out to SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT to find the best licensing solution for your needs.
FAQ
What is the Phi-3.5-MoE model?
It is a Mixture of Experts model that combines 16 smaller experts into one, improving model quality and reducing latency.
How many languages does the Phi model support?
The Phi model supports over 20 languages.
What are the benefits of using the Phi model?
The Phi model offers high-quality outputs, lower latency, and multi-lingual support.
More information
For the official announcement, please visit: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/boost-your-ai-with-azures-new-phi-model-streamlined-rag-and-custom-generative-ai-models/.
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