Saudi Arabia’s KAUST, University of Connecticut Sign Collaboration Deal in AI

KAUST has signed an agreement with the University of Connecticut to collaborate on advancements in artificial intelligence and clean energy. SPA
KAUST has signed an agreement with the University of Connecticut to collaborate on advancements in artificial intelligence and clean energy. SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s KAUST, University of Connecticut Sign Collaboration Deal in AI

KAUST has signed an agreement with the University of Connecticut to collaborate on advancements in artificial intelligence and clean energy. SPA
KAUST has signed an agreement with the University of Connecticut to collaborate on advancements in artificial intelligence and clean energy. SPA

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has signed an agreement with the University of Connecticut to collaborate on advancements in artificial intelligence, clean energy, and other critical fields.
The agreement emphasizes joint research and innovations aimed at addressing regional and global challenges in artificial intelligence, sustainability, clean energy, and health technologies. Its goal is to create an innovative framework for international collaboration, connecting scientific research with practical applications, driving the commercialization of technologies, and benefiting society.
The partnership also includes the development of shared programs to support staff and student exchanges between the two universities, while accelerating the promotion of innovations across various technological sectors.
This collaboration aligns with KAUST's strategic commitment to strengthening global research and educational partnerships, particularly with leading American universities. Both institutions aim to build robust research initiatives that deliver transformative solutions to societal challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence and clean energy.



SDAIA Lists ALLaM 7B Arabic Language Model on Hugging Face

SDAIA Lists ALLaM 7B Arabic Language Model on Hugging Face
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SDAIA Lists ALLaM 7B Arabic Language Model on Hugging Face

SDAIA Lists ALLaM 7B Arabic Language Model on Hugging Face

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has disclosed the listing of the generative Arabic Large Language Model (ALLaM) —7 billion parameters category— on the Hugging Face platform. This platform, a prominent global open-source repository for natural language processing (NLP) resources, now hosts the nationally developed model, making it accessible to a global audience of developers and researchers for utilization in artificial intelligence applications.
SDAIA asserts that ALLaM is positioned as one of the preeminent generative language models for the Arabic language worldwide, SPA reported.
This initiative aligns with the strategic objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, under the leadership of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and SDAIA Board of Directors Chairman, who supports SDAIA's mandate to strengthen the Kingdom's position as a global technology hub for artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
ALLaM is a large language model distinguished by its precision and efficacy in the comprehension and processing of Arabic. Its capabilities encompass text summarization, content generation, and other functionalities, positioning it as a tool for the development of smart applications. The model's training, conducted on an extensive and diverse Arabic language dataset, is cited as contributing to its performance across varied operational environments.
According to SDAIA, the availability of ALLaM on the Hugging Face platform is intended to facilitate access for the scientific and technical community, enabling the development of artificial intelligence-driven applications.
The listing on Hugging Face represents a phase in the model's ongoing development. ALLaM was initially integrated into IBM's Watsonx platform, which facilitated advanced Arabic language analysis and processing through artificial intelligence solutions. Subsequently, it was launched on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, providing developers and enterprises access to advanced cloud computing environments.
During the LEAP25 conference, Qualcomm, in collaboration with the ALLaM development team, announced the model's availability on the Qualcomm AI Cloud. Additionally, the "ALLAM AI PC," a computer incorporating advanced artificial intelligence technologies designed to enhance user interaction with the Arabic language, was unveiled.