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<\/p>\nThe Technology Innovation Institute\u2019s (TII) Falcon 40B, the UAE\u2019s leading large-scale open-source AI model, is now free of royalties for commercial and research use, in response to global demand for inclusive access to AI.<\/p>\n
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Ranked #1 globally on Hugging Face\u2019s leaderboard for large language models (LLMs), Falcon 40B outperforms competitors like Meta\u2019s LLaMA and Stability AI\u2019s StableLM. <\/span><\/p>\n Under the permissive Apache 2.0 software license, Falcon 40B end-users have access to any patent covered by the software in question. Apache 2.0 ensures the security and availability of safe and powerful open-source software and establishes an effective governance model.<\/span><\/p>\n TII\u2019s unrestricted access to Falcon 40B highlights its dedication to technological innovation and knowledge-sharing, fostering a collaborative ecosystem and strengthening the UAE\u2019s position as a global AI leader. <\/span><\/p>\n In addition, it reflects the UAE\u2019s commitment to pushing the boundaries in shaping a future where AI plays a pivotal role in driving positive change.<\/span><\/p>\n Open-source, royalty-free deployment of Falcon 40B could empower public and private sector entities with efficiencies such as faster project starts, faster iterations, more flexible software development processes, robust community-driven support, and easier license management.<\/span><\/p>\n TII aims to cultivate a thriving ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among developers, researchers, and businesses globally. The move promotes transparency, inclusivity, and accelerated progress in AI for the world, unlocking diverse opportunities for its applications across industries and sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei, Director, AI Cross-Center Unit at TII, said: \u201cWaiving Falcon 40B royalties promotes inclusive tech advancements for a cohesive society. We\u2019re committed to using technology to unify humanity and future-proof our world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n For more information about the current open sourced Falcon 40B AI model and registration, please visit: FalconLLM.TII.ae<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n For Falcon 40B\u2019s ranking, visit: \u00a0 https:\/\/huggingface.co\/spaces\/HuggingFaceH4\/open_llm_leaderboard<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n For more information, visit www.tii.ae<\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n