Microsoft Azure lays foundation for India-focused voice-based generative AI apps
Microsoft revealed a partnership with Indian startup Sarvam AI to build on its Azure AI models and deploy a voice-based large language model targeting Indic languages and context.
Big Tech developer Microsoft is extending its reach in Asia with its artificial intelligence (AI) products through a new partnership with the Indian startup Sarvam AI.
According to a blog post from Microsoft on Feb. 8, it plans to bring Sarvam’s Indic voice large language model (LLM) to its Azure AI infrastructure. Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI and Machine Learning services will be leveraged by Sarvam to host its LLMs, while accelerating their training and scaling.
It says the development is a part of its commitment to “enabling AI-driven growth and innovation in India.”
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