Falcon
40B, the world’s top-ranked open-source AI model on the Hugging Face
leaderboard for large language models (LLMs), is registering an overwhelming response
to a Call for Proposals from scientists, researchers, and SME entrepreneurs keen
to deploy the model for innovative use cases.
The
response follows back-to-back announcements from the AI model’s creator, Abu
Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII), offering the most exceptional
project ideas access to training compute power as a form of investment.
Computer
power enablkes developers to tackle more complex and resource-intensive use
cases with increased efficiency, productivity, and performance. By being able
to experiment with the capabilities of Falcon 40B, the best open-source LLM
globally, developers can venture into unchartered territories, driving
innovation and expanding the possibilities of AI solutions at speed.
Submissions
are being welcomed from all over the world, and across all industries and
sectors to find the very best application concepts. Examples of industries
include biotech, engineering, enterprise solutions, customer services, finance,
and healthcare. In healthcare, for instance, LLM applications could help
doctors by analyzing medical literature, patient records, and research findings
to provide evidence-based recommendations. This could enable medical
practitioners to make informed decisions and improve patient care based on the
latest knowledge and insights.
"We strongly encourage scientists, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs with bold ideas to submit their proposals for Falcon 40B deployment," said H.E Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General of TII's parent entity, the Advance Technology Research Council (ATRC). "We are excited to invest in the most impactful proposals with computer power through VentureOne, ATRC's commercialization arm, and to potentially partner with the most promising developers."
"Every proposal that comes our way is subjected to a thorough and meticulous assessment by TII's dedicated AI Cross-Center Unit (AICCU)," said Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei, Acting Chief Researcher at AICCU. Our team of over 40 exceptional AI scientists is poised to examine each proposal, seeking developers with exceptional intellect and ingenuity. Our paramount goal is to propel the frontiers of AI advancement, leveraging its full potential to bring about profound societal improvements."
Interested
users should submit a proposal outlining their research objectives,
methodology, expected outcomes, and the potential impact of their project. The
proposal should highlight how Falcon 40B will be utilized and the specific
domain it targets. In addition, applicants should include a timeline and a computed budget estimate, as well as any relevant expertise or previous work
that supports their proposal.
If
you are interested in entering the Call for Proposals, we invite you to visit FalconLLM.TII.ae.