Ola Introduces Krutrim: India’s Indigenous AI Model Revolutionizing Conversations in Local Languages

Srishti Dey
Srishti Dey December 18, 2023
Updated 2023/12/18 at 7:46 AM

Introduction: Krutrim is one of India’s first native artificial intelligence (AI) models, and Ola, a well-known participant in the country’s ride-hailing and services industries, is stepping into the world of AI. At a live event, Bhavish Aggrawal, Chief of Ola, gave a brief introduction to Krutrim, highlighting its special characteristics and regional applicability. As an indigenous AI solution that precisely addresses India’s language and cultural diversity, Ola hopes to promote Krutrim in contrast to Western AI solutions like ChatGPT and Google.

Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal launches Krutrim, India's own AI model
Features of Krutrim: Ola says Krutrim, which means “artificial” in Sanskrit, is designed to take into account the subtle differences in Indian languages and data. The AI model’s interface is made to be simple and easy to use in order to appeal to a large segment of the Indian population. Krutrim claims to be able to comprehend and produce material available in twenty Indian languages, such as Odia, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi.

Demo and Models:

Aggrawal gave a live demonstration of Krutrim’s capabilities during the launch event, demonstrating the platform’s aptitude for answering questions about composing poetry, tales, and even interacting with visitors. Ola intends to offer two versions of Krutrim: a Pro model that will be released in the upcoming quarter and a basic version that is now in use. The business notes that Krutrim is still in beta testing and has only limited functionality at this time.

Ola’s Goals and Future Plans:

Ola wants to create a whole artificial intelligence ecosystem, which will include a user-facing application, a family of AI models, a sustainable AI cloud, and an AI chip. Ola wants to establish itself as a major player in India’s AI market, and the company’s entry into the field is in line with the larger trend of IT giants joining the field. Along with the government, the release of Krutrim is a calculated step towards defining India’s AI strategy.

In conclusion, Ola’s foray into AI via Krutrim is a major advancement toward Indian-made AI products. With its distinctive features and localized approach, Krutrim stands out as a significant player in the changing AI environment as the firm works to build a strong AI ecosystem.

 

 

 

 

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