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Microsoft’s new Phi-4 AI models pack big performance in small packages
Microsoft's new Phi-4 AI models deliver breakthrough performance in a compact size, processing text, images, and speech simultaneously while requiring less computing power than competitors.
Microsoft has introduced a new class of highly efficient AI models that process text, images, and speech simultaneously while requiring significantly less computing power than existing systems. Phi-4-Multimodal and Phi-4-Mini are designed not for the data centers of tech giants, but for the real world—where computing power is limited, privacy concerns are paramount, and AI needs to work seamlessly without a constant connection to the cloud. The goal is clear: AI that isn’t locked behind expensive hardware or massive infrastructure, but one that can operate on standard devices, at the edge of networks, and in industries where compute power is scarce.
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