Microsoft is planning to launch a new AI language model called MAI-1, aimed at competing with similar technologies from Google and OpenAI. This model is expected to have a significantly larger capacity than previous Microsoft models, with about 500 billion parameters, compared to OpenAI's ChatGPT4, which has over a trillion parameters.
The project is led by Mustafa Suleyman, a co-founder of Google DeepMind. The development of the MAI-1 model could enable Microsoft to tap into new markets and strengthen its position in the AI industry. The exact applications and full scope of the model are not yet determined and will depend on its performance. The MAI-1 might be introduced at Microsoft's upcoming Build conference.
Microsoft has already made substantial investments in AI technologies, including a partnership with OpenAI that equips Microsoft's productivity software with AI capabilities like ChatGPT. Despite some challenges in the partnership with OpenAI, such as the brief ousting of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft remains a key player in the advancement of AI technologies.