Tech Mahindra on Friday announced the launch of Project Indus, its indigenous foundational model designed to converse in a multitude of Indic languages and dialects, as well as the intent to expand globally. The first phase of the large language model (LLM) is designed for the Hindi language and its 37 plus dialects.
The Indus LLM will be implemented using an innovative ‘GenAI in a box’ framework. This solution will simplify the deployment of advanced AI models for enterprises. The solution leverages Dell Technologies high performance computing solutions, storage and networking capabilities. Additionally, the LLM adopts Intel-based infrastructure solutions to enable customers to integrate Indus model in their GenAI applications.
The Indus model will initially focus on key use cases and pilot projects, such as providing infrastructure and computing as a service, and offering scalable AI solutions to enterprises.
Nikhil Malhotra, global head – Makers Lab, Tech Mahindra, said: “Project Indus is our seminal effort to develop an LLM from the ground up. Through Makers Lab, our R&D arm, we created a roadmap, collected data from the Hindi-speaking population, and built the Indus model. Our collaboration with Dell Technologies & Intel will help deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that enable enterprises to scale at speed. We will redefine the GenAI landscape, driving innovation and operational excellence.”
The IT company had also recently announced that it is building an LLM to preserve Bahasa Indonesia, the official and national language of Indonesia and its dialects.
