MediaTek-Research
Pioneering edge AI advancements in research
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MediaTek Research, a specialized unit within the Global MediaTek Group, is pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Established with the vision of unlocking AI potential to create intelligent, ethical, secure, and sustainable systems, MediaTek Research has gathered accomplished researchers from diverse backgrounds, including computer science, engineering, mathematics, and physics. Their research centers located strategically in Cambridge (UK) and National Taiwan University enhance collaboration with global institutions and academics, providing a rich environment for innovation and knowledge exchange. Beyond foundational research, MediaTek is deeply committed to building an edge computing ecosystem to accelerate AI application development across diverse devices such as smartphones, IoT devices, vehicles, and smart homes. This effort is reflected in their partnerships with tech giants like Google and Meta to leverage cutting-edge technologies, such as Llama 2, to enhance on-device generative AI capabilities. The company’s efforts to seamlessly integrate generative AI into everyday technology demonstrate its leading role in the advancement of AI. MediaTek Research's contributions to generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are particularly noteworthy. With the publication of numerous seminal papers covering Bayesian optimization, reinforcement learning, and the development of LLMs optimized for Traditional Chinese, MediaTek has positioned itself at the forefront of AI research. Notable among their innovations is the open-source Large Language Model, MediaTek Research Breeze-7B, optimized for both Traditional Chinese and English. Based on the Mistral model, this seven-billion parameter model excels in processing speed and efficiency, significantly enhancing the application's capabilities in handling complex Traditional Chinese inferences. Moreover, MediaTek has patented various technologies related to AI processing, such as optimizing deep neural networks and improving wireless communication systems. They have also extended efforts to bolster the pre-training processes of models like BLOOM for enhanced support of Traditional Chinese. These advancements underscore the company's technical expertise and commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI research. In collaboration with academic institutions and government bodies, MediaTek Research advances real-world applications of generative AI. Collaborations like those with the Taipei City Government and National Taipei University of Technology in developing data-searching chatbots enhance productivity while demonstrating the practical impacts of their research. Their active participation in industry events, such as the India Mobile Congress (IMC), emphasizes their leadership in shaping the AI sector's future. Through a strategic blend of research excellence, open-source initiatives, and meaningful collaborations, MediaTek Research continues to make substantial contributions to the field of generative AI and LLMs.
