Microsoft Packs Power Into Its New Small AI Model Phi-2

Microsoft Research has released Phi-2, a small language model (SLM) with 2.7 billion parameters, showcasing remarkable language understanding and reasoning abilities despite its smaller size compared to large language models (LLMs) like GPT and Gemini. Its efficient performance in specific tasks such as math and coding positions it as a viable alternative to larger models. Additionally, Microsoft’s development of custom chips, Maia and Cobalt, optimized for AI tasks, indicates a holistic approach towards integrating AI and cloud computing.