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TII to Host Open-Source AI Summit

TII to Host Open-Source AI Summit
  • PublishedNovember 14, 2024

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global applied science research center and developer of the renowned Falcon series of AI models, will host its first annual Open Source AI Summit Abu Dhabi. This two-day event will gather international AI scientists and experts to discuss the role of open-sourcing AI in promoting global equity.

The summit, taking place at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island, will convene prominent figures from organizations like Meta, Google DeepMind, Oxford University, and Tsinghua University, alongside local institutions such as TII and the Inception Institute. Key topics will include the opportunities and challenges of open-source AI, accessibility and safety, ethics and governance, computational sustainability, and fostering international alliances. This event follows the recent release of the Open-Source Initiative’s definition of open-source AI, highlighting the significance of global dialogue in this field.

Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of TII, emphasized the summit’s pivotal role, stating, “The Open Source AI Summit Abu Dhabi represents a defining moment in shaping a future where AI is accessible and beneficial to everyone. By bringing together the brightest minds from global institutions, we aim to foster collaboration that transcends borders, with equity and safety at its core. This is not just about advancing technology, but ensuring its ethical deployment for humanity’s benefit.”

Dr. Hakim Hacid, Chief Researcher of TII’s AI Cross-Center Unit, which developed Falcon LLMs, added, “At TII, we focus on the technical depth and innovation needed to create AI systems that are transparent, robust, and scalable. This summit allows us to engage with global AI experts, ensuring that the future of AI is built on collaboration, openness, and responsible development.”

TII was among the first international players to open-source a Large Language Model (LLM) with the release of Falcon 40B in May 2023. Falcon AI models continue to lead as top-ranked open-source LLMs, with recognition on HuggingFace, the industry-standard leaderboard for LLMs.

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