NEW DELHI: Indian IT and consulting firm Tech Mahindra on Friday launched the ‘Project Indus’, an indigenous large language model (LLM) that can converse in Indic languages and dialects, including Hindi.
The LLM will be implemented using a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)-in-a-box framework to simplify the deployment of advanced AI models for enterprises, the companies said in a joint statement.
It will leverage Dell Technologies’ computing solutions, storage, and networking capabilities, as well as, Intel infrastructure solutions, including its Xeon chips, OpenAPI software, and more.
As part of this, Tech Mahindra will also leverage the Intel Gaudi AI Accelerators and AI training assets to train the future generation of Indus models as well as upskill its employees on the Intel product portfolio to provide GenAI expertise to its global customers.
“Project Indus is our seminal effort to develop an LLM from the ground up. Through Makers Lab, our R&D arm, we created a roadmap, collected data from the Hindi-speaking population, and built the Indus model,” said Nikhil Malhotra, Global Head – Makers Lab, Tech Mahindra.
The companies aim to create multiple tailored use cases and enable customers to leverage various applications, including customer support, experience, and content creation across healthcare, rural education, banking and finance, agriculture, and telecom, among other industries.
“With the Dell AI Factory, LLMs like Project Indus leverage AI-optimized technologies with an open ecosystem of partners, validated and integrated solutions, services and best practices, accelerating the adoption of AI to drive growth, optimize productivity and promote innovation,” said Denise Millard, Chief Partner Officer, Dell Technologies.
The Indus model will initially focus on key use cases and pilot projects, such as providing infrastructure and computing as a service, and offering scalable AI solutions to enterprises.
“We are proud to collaborate with Tech Mahindra on Project Indus, which will enable seamless deployment of advanced AI models across industries and empower enterprises to unlock GenAI’s full potential for enhanced operational efficiency and a competitive edge,” said Santhosh Viswanathan, Vice President & Managing Director – India Region for Intel.
