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WideBot AI to launch advanced Arabic LLM

Exclusively at GITEX Global 2024

WideBot AI, a leading provider of conversational AI in the MENA region, will unveil its latest innovation, the AQL-7B, an advanced Arabic large language model (LLM), on October 15 at GITEX Global 2024.

The new model has achieved top scores in Arabic AI performance benchmarks, establishing itself as a game changer.

AQL-7B is poised to redefine standards in Arabic AI, positioning WideBot at the forefront of technological innovation in the MENA region. With a compact model size of 7 billion parameters, AQL-7B delivers exceptional efficiency and high performance, surpassing existing Arabic LLMs in accuracy and real-world applicability.

Mohamed Mostafa, CTO of WideBot AI, said: “We have surpassed all existing Arabic LLMs with AQL-7B, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in general Arabic AI.

“This model exemplifies our AI lab’s commitment to excellence, and we’re eager to see how it will transform business engagement with AI in the MENA region.”

AQL-7B outperforms Arabic AI models in benchmark datasets, including MMLU, ARC Challenge, PIQA, and RACE. Its efficiency allows it to compete with models over ten times its size.

Designed for rapid deployment and cost-effectiveness, AQL-7B makes advanced AI accessible to diverse users and businesses.

Multiple languages

In addition to Modern Standard Arabic and various dialects, AQL-7B supports over 30 languages, including Persian, Hebrew, Turkish, German, French, and Spanish.

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Rigorous testing has shown that AQL-7B excels in key performance indicators, demonstrating leading accuracy and consistency among its peers. It is part of WideBot AI’s broader ecosystem, which integrates with platforms such as Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, and more, enabling businesses to implement AI solutions across various channels.

AQL-7B aims to drive innovation across government, e-commerce, banking, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors, offering tailored solutions in Arabic and beyond. By leveraging AQL-7B, businesses can enhance customer experiences, optimise workflows, and improve decision-making processes.

Nabil, CEO of WideBot AI, noted: “AQL-7B is not just another LLM—a significant advancement for AI in the Arabic-speaking world. It unlocks new opportunities for businesses to create smarter, more intuitive AI-driven experiences.”

Talk on AI

WideBot will host an inspiring talk at the Dubai Future Foundation during GITEX Global 2024 week. The event will unite WideBot, an alumnus of the Dubai Future Accelerator Programme, with Nvidia. At this event, WideBot will share its advancements in Generative AI, including the launch of AQL. The discussion aims to spark valuable conversations about the future of AI in the MENA region.

WideBot AI is committed to developing robust and responsible AI models. AQL-7B incorporates built-in security measures and is ISO27001-certified, ensuring ethical usage across various applications. The company aims to provide AQL services to over 30% of companies and governmental entities in the MENA region by 2026.

Since its founding in 2016, WideBot AI has consistently led the Arabic AI landscape, delivering cutting-edge conversational AI solutions tailored to the unique needs of the MENA region. With a focus on Arabic dialects and advanced technology, WideBot empowers enterprises to engage effectively with their customers.

Featured image: AQL-7B is poised to redefine standards in Arabic AI. Credit: Brett Jordan

Arnold Pinto

Arnold Pinto

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