Indian AI Lab Sarvam’s New Models Are A Major Bet On The Viability Of Open Source AI
Sarvam AI Models Target Open Source Market With Efficient Design What are Sarvam AI models, and why does their latest launch matter? Indian AI lab Sarvam has unveiled a new generation of large language models designed to prove that smaller, efficient open source systems can compete with costlier alternatives from global tech giants. Announced at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, these models target real-world applications in Indian languages while reducing dependency on foreign platforms. For developers, businesses, and policymakers, the release signals a pivotal shift toward locally tailored, accessible AI. Credit: Sarvam The new lineup features 30-billion- and 105-billion-parameter large language models, alongside specialized tools for text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and document-parsing vision tasks. This represents a significant leap from Sarvam's earlier 2-billion-parameter model released in late 2024. By focusing on open source distribution, the company aims to lower b...
