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Sarvam 105B, the first competitive Indian open source LLM
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Sarvam 30B and Sarvam 105B are open-source reasoning models trained from scratch on large-scale, high-quality datasets. The training was conducted in India under the IndiaAI mission, optimizing various aspects including tokenization, model architecture, and execution kernels.
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- Praise: The initial results of Sarvam 105B are promising for a first model release, indicating potential for future improvements and applications in the AI landscape.
- Praise: There is hope for more models in the 30B parameter range, which could enhance the competitive landscape of open-source LLMs.
- Concern: Sarvam 105B was quickly outperformed by Qwen models, raising concerns about its competitive viability in the current market.
- Concern: The model struggles with critical inputs, particularly in moderation tasks, which highlights significant limitations in its practical applications.
- Concern: The choice to focus on MXFP4 for Apple Silicon is criticized as misguided, given the lack of hardware support, suggesting poor strategic planning.