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Al Hathboor Bikal . ai partners with Lenovo to launch DialogXR hosted at Sharjah Research Technology Park
Al Hathboor Bikal . ai , AHB , an innovator in artificial intelligence solutions , and Lenovo , a global technology provider , announced the launch of DialogXR , a revolutionary AI product which is based on a Large Language Model , LLM designed to empower organisations across the UAE and beyond .
DialogXR leverages the power of LLMs to automate routine tasks , enhance customer service experiences , and provide on-demand information and training for employees . This locally deployed , nongeneric chatbot offers a distinct advantage : it is exclusively trained on an organisation ’ s unique knowledge base , ensuring organisationspecific responses that are relevant and accurate .
The development of DialogXR is evidence to the successful collaboration between AHB and Lenovo . Building on a foundation established in May 2023 , this partnership leverages AHB ’ s expertise in AI and Lenovo ’ s world high-performance computing , HPC technology .
This collaboration resulted in the creation of a state-of-the-art HPC cluster housed within the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park , SRTIP . This homegrown HPC cluster serves as the backbone for DialogXR , enabling the efficient training and deployment of the LLM .
The HPC cluster built by AHB and Lenovo is more than just the foundation for DialogXR . It signifies a significant step towards democratising AI technology for businesses across the UAE . By leveraging this shared infrastructure , organisations can access the immense power of AI without the need for massive upfront investments in their own HPC infrastructure . This empowers businesses of all sizes to embrace AI and unlock its potential for streamlining operations , enhancing customer service , and fostering innovation .
“ DialogXR represents a significant leap forward in AI-powered business solutions ,” said Raj Sandhu from Al Hathboor Bikal . ai . “ Marking the first LLM development in the region , we address data sovereignty concerns and empower organisations to leverage the immense potential of AI while maintaining complete control over their data and privacy .”
The future of AI assistants and LLM : Yasmina ’ s unique approach
Unlike typical AI technologies that add regional languages as an afterthought , Yasmina incorporates a GLOCAL ( think global , act local ) strategy from its inception , focusing on the needs and culture of the local people .
Yasmina stands out due to its human-like interaction abilities , making conversations feel like one is speaking with a real person . A key feature is its understanding of major Arabic dialects and its fluency in Khaleeji . It also delivers culturally relevant humour that resonates with its local audience .
In terms of technological innovation , Yasmina is built on a proprietary Large Language Model ( LLM ) developed specifically for the Arabic language . This model has been fine-tuned with a vast dataset of Arabic web pages and continuous input from a diverse group of Arabicspeaking experts . This extensive training enables Yasmina to adapt to various dialects , pronunciations and vocabulary nuances .
Moreover , Yasmina ’ s AI is capable of identifying the user ’ s gender and ensures the content is age-appropriate for children . It also adjusts to real-time changes in user preferences , such as switching languages mid-conversation .
The development of such an advanced AI assistant requires an LLM that can process and learn from a large corpus of localised data , enabling it to deliver hyper-relevant AI-driven conversations . Yasmina enhances its capabilities daily by incorporating feedback from users and expanding its language model to improve its vocabulary , comprehension and response quality . This ongoing learning process ensures Yasmina remains effective and up to date with local linguistic trends .
Samer Mohamad , Yasmina Regional Director for MENA , Yango
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