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Hanooman, India's first AI multimodal, is a series of large language models (LLMs) that can respond in 11 Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi. It has been designed to work in four fields, including health care, governance, financial services, and education.

Development

The BharatGPT group, led by IIT Bombay along with seven other elite Indian engineering institutes, developed Hanooman. This project was backed by Reliance Industries Ltd and the Department of Science and Technology.

Capabilities

Hanooman is a multimodal AI tool, which can generate text, speech, videos and more in multiple Indian languages. It is not just a chatbot. The size of these AI models ranges from 1.5 billion to a whopping 40 billion parameters.

Significance

Hanooman's introduction is a promising first step for an AI model centered on India. It is a crucial step towards bridging the digital divide and empowering millions of Indians who primarily interact with technology in their native tongues.

Future

There are plans to expand Hanooman to more than 20 languages. However, its adventure has only begun.

Conclusion

Hanooman is a significant leap for India’s AI landscape. It marks a crucial step towards bridging the digital divide and empowering millions of Indians who primarily interact with technology in their native tongues. With its multimodal capabilities and focus on Indian languages, Hanooman is set to revolutionize how people interact with technology in their native tongues.

Stay tuned for more updates on Hanooman and its journey in the AI landscape!

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