The Technology Innovation Institute’s (TII) Falcon 40B, the UAE’s
leading large-scale open-source AI model, is now free of royalties for
commercial and research use, in response to global demand for inclusive access
to AI.
Ranked #1 globally on Hugging Face’s leaderboard for large language
models (LLMs), Falcon 40B outperforms competitors like Meta’s LLaMA and Stability
AI’s StableLM. Under the permissive Apache 2.0 software license, Falcon 40B end-users
have access to any patent covered by the software in question. Apache 2.0
ensures the security and availability of safe and powerful open-source software
and establishes an effective governance model.
TII’s unrestricted access to Falcon 40B highlights its dedication
to technological innovation and knowledge-sharing, fostering a collaborative
ecosystem and strengthening the UAE’s position as a global AI leader. In
addition, it reflects the UAE’s commitment to pushing the boundaries in shaping
a future where AI plays a pivotal role in driving positive change.
Open-source, royalty-free deployment of Falcon 40B could empower
public and private sector entities with efficiencies such as faster project
starts, faster iterations, more flexible software development processes, robust
community-driven support, and easier license management.
TII aims to cultivate a thriving ecosystem of collaboration,
innovation, and knowledge sharing among developers, researchers, and businesses
globally. The move promotes transparency, inclusivity, and accelerated progress
in AI for the world, unlocking diverse opportunities for its applications
across industries and sectors.
Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei, Director of, AI Cross-Center Unit at TII, said: “Waiving Falcon 40B royalties promotes inclusive
tech advancements for a cohesive society. We’re committed to using technology
to unify humanity and future-proof our world.”