Microsoft has made an advancement in AI technology by launching Phi 3, an AI model that enhances smartphones, with conversational abilities and image recognition features. Revealed at the Microsoft Build 2024 event by CEO Satya Nadella, Phi 3 is part of a series of AI models that aim to transform how we engage with our devices.
The standout feature is Phi 3 vision, a model with 4.2 billion parameters. This advanced AI not handles text inputs. Also interprets images allowing users to ask questions about visual content like graphs or specific elements in a picture. With Phi 3 vision users can inquire about the breed of a dog or the name of a flower. Get responses, in text format.
Phi-3 Family: Empowering Developers
Microsoft recently unveiled two AI models, Phi 3 small and Phi 3 medium in addition, to Phi 3 vision. These models have 7 billion and 14 billion parameters, respectively. Are now accessible to developers on Azure, Microsofts computing platform. Developers can explore these models in the Azure AI Playground. Begin creating and customizing applications using Azure AI Studio.
The Phi 3 family of language models (SLMs) aims to be cost effective and optimized for devices. Developers can develop applications for platforms such, as Android, iOS, Windows and the web by leveraging the hardware capabilities of devices and seamlessly transitioning to the cloud when needed. This streamlines the development process by allowing developers to use an AI model across platforms.