Core42
Sovereign AI initiative in the UAE
About
Core42, a notable subsidiary of G42, plays a significant role in AI enablement, offering specialized solutions spanning cloud computing, data management, cybersecurity, and digital services. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Core42 has rapidly carved a niche for itself in the field. With a robust team of over 1,000 AI specialists, the company focuses on accelerating AI adoption and implementation, empowering enterprises and national entities to harness AI's transformative capabilities. A standout aspect of Core42 is their dedication to generative AI and large language models (LLMs), particularly evident through their development of JAIS. This bilingual AI model, equipped with an impressive 30 billion parameters, is designed to function proficiently in Arabic and English. JAIS's ability to comprehend the intricacies of Arabic language and culture sets it apart, fulfilling the linguistic needs of over 400 million Arabic speakers. This initiative not only highlights Core42’s technological innovation but also their focus on culturally sensitive AI development. The creation of JAIS was bolstered by strategic partnerships, drawing on collaboration with both Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and Cerebras Systems, utilizing the Condor Galaxy-1 supercomputer for training purposes. The swift development and deployment of JAIS underscore Core42’s efficient, top-tier technological capabilities, exemplified by multiple iterations leading to the latest, highly advanced Jais 30B model. The progressive iterations reflect significant improvements in areas like content generation, translation, and summarization, underlining the company’s commitment to innovation. Beyond JAIS, Core42 offers a comprehensive suite of AI-related products, such as the Condor AI platform for optimizing AI and machine learning workloads, and the Compass suite which supports AI integration into business applications. This extensive range of offerings, coupled with robust capabilities in data enablement and cybersecurity, cements Core42 as a full-spectrum AI enablement provider. Their strategic partnerships with major industry players like Microsoft and Qualcomm, along with engagements in national AI projects, further amplify their industry presence. In addition to proprietary innovations, Core42 champions the open-source movement, advocating for responsible AI practices and fostering a collaborative ecosystem that spurs broader AI adoption. Their work, particularly with JAIS, has significantly advanced the field of Arabic LLMs, setting a precedent for inclusive and culturally aware AI solutions. Through ongoing R&D efforts, Core42 continues to shape the future trajectory of generative AI and LLMs, combining advanced technology with cultural empathy and global collaboration.
