Core42 launches Jais Chat: An Arabic-English AI chatbot

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Abu Dhabi-based Core42 unveiled Jais Chat, a bilingual AI mobile application, available for download on iOS. This chatbot, developed to cater to the surging demand for Generative AI capabilities, is set to transform digital interactions regionally.

Core42 is a unit of Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence and cloud company, G42 and a prominent provider of sovereign cloud, cybersecurity, and AI infrastructure solutions.

Using JAIS Chat

Jais Chat’s interface is similar to popular AI interfaces like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s CoPilot, offering users a familiar yet advanced platform.

Designed to cater to the expanding GenAI usage, Jais Chat empowers users to access information, find solutions, and engage in seamless conversations using a variety of prompts.

Leveraging G42’s large language model for Arabic, Jais, which was developed in collaboration with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and Silicon Valley-based Cerebras Systems, Jais Chat sets a new standard for Arabic language processing.

“With its Arabic-first approach, Jais reshapes how bilingual individuals interact with technology,” remarked Andrew Jackson, executive vice president and chief AI officer at Core42. “Jais Chat represents a significant advancement in our mission to democratise AI access for the world.”

Core42 has announced plans for future iterations of Jais Chat, which will include enhanced functionalities such as document processing, voice conversation capabilities, and enterprise support with customisable subscription models. The app’s name, Jais, pays homage to the UAE’s highest peak in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, symbolising its ambition to reach new heights in AI innovation.Jais Chat powered by billions of data points

At its core lies Jais 30B, touted as the world’s most performant Arabic Large Language Model (LLM).

Trained on a vast dataset comprising 126 billion Arabic tokens, 251 billion English tokens, and 50 billion code tokens, Jais Chat boasts unparalleled proficiency in Arabic language processing and accuracy, while rivaling top-performing English language models of similar magnitude.

Jackson revealed that “Since the inception of Jais in August 2023, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. With the recent launch of JAIS 30B, we’ve witnessed a significant enhancement in its performance metrics. With its Arabic-first approach, Jais reshapes how bilingual individuals interact with technology.”

Key features of Jais Chat

• Bilingual Capability: Fluent in both Arabic and English.
• Cultural and Linguistic Sensitivity: Engineered with an Arabic-centric model for efficient processing of Arabic text.

Unique features:

• Generative AI Power: Capable of summarisation, content generation, and information retrieval with an Arabic-first approach.

Exciting updates in the pipeline for Jais Chat include document processing, customisable user settings, voice conversation capabilities, and an enterprise support and subscription model tailored to businesses seeking advanced functionalities.

Despite Arabic being spoken by approximately 400 million people worldwide, its representation in AI developments has historically been limited. Jais Chat aims to address this gap by offering a cutting-edge platform that caters to the unique linguistic and cultural needs of Arabic speakers, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of AI technology.

Jais Chat’s launch opens up new possibilities for the region, promising to revolutionise government communications, elevate customer service automation, and empower workforces across various sectors.

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