EdTech company GUVI has launched a Large Language Model (LLM) with Colloquial Data Sets focused on vernacular learners. The LLM has been made available for users free of cost in the immediate future.
It may be recalled that ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman had stated in an event in India during 2023 that “It’s totally hopeless to compete with us on training foundation models you shouldn’t try, and it’s your job to like to try anyway. And I believe both of those things. I think it is pretty hopeless.”
In response, while some Indian firms are looking to engage in futile competition by recreating training foundation models similar to ChatGPT, GUVI is focused on leveraging technology to address real-world challenges faced by diverse communities.
Speaking about the LLM launch, Arun Prakash, Founder and CEO of GUVI, said, “GUVI stands firm in its belief that true innovation thrives on diversity and inclusivity. Instead of engaging in futile competition by recreating similar training foundation models, GUVI focuses on leveraging technology to address real-world challenges faced by diverse communities. The acceptance of Sam Altman’s challenge by Tech Mahindra's CEO and other dignitaries is meaningless as trying to compete by making the same models does not provide solutions to real-world problems.”
In a recent LinkedIn post, Arun Prakash quotes Ola’s AI Chatbot Krutrim Misfire & calls it Disaster AI: when CEOs feed ego to Datasets to AI”.
Arun Prakash added, “This is what happens when people prioritize egos over real-world impact. When firms focus on ego-driven challenges, they miss opportunities for meaningful innovation. Let us solve real problems and build a better society together.”
This groundbreaking advancement revolutionizes AI interaction by enabling users from diverse linguistic backgrounds to engage with the Language Learning Model in their colloquial language, fostering inclusivity and accessibility in education.
With over 2.5 million learners in GUVI, an HCL group Vernacular EdTech Company, the introduction of LLM-powered courses will empower students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 to pursue their educational goals confidently, irrespective of their native language or background.
At present, GUVI’s LLM will be available in the following vernacular languages - Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. The company plans to come out with more vernacular languages in the near future.
This initiative will ensure access to high-quality learning resources in native languages, empowering learners to excel in academic and professional endeavors while celebrating India's linguistic diversity.
Elaborating on the need for LLMs in vernacular languages, Arun Prakash said, “We recognize the significance of linguistic diversity in education, particularly in a country as diverse as India. By leveraging ChatGPT and Colloquial Data Sets, we are ensuring that the AI understands and responds to users in their colloquial language, fostering inclusivity and accessibility in education while celebrating India’s linguistic heritage.”
GUVI empowers career aspirants of IT and software jobs through self-paced learning tech courses, ZEN class career programs, and other vernacular EdTech services. The Company has created an online platform for students to learn in their mother tongues and also offers specialized IT courses to upskill and make them ‘job ready’.
The Key Features of the Vernacular language LLM launched by GUVI include
- Facility to upload course video instructed in English & get it translated into preferred colloquial language.
- Customized Learning with interactive meeting specific needs and preferences of learners.
- Facility to choose a native language to interact with GUVI’s LLM & master the tech subjects.
- Empowerment to pursue learning goals and career aspirations without language barriers.
With a focus on vernacular language learners, LLM with Colloquial Data Sets facilitates seamless interaction in colloquial languages like ‘Tanglish’, prevalent in South India. Unlike traditional AI models, GUVI’s innovative approach ensures users can comfortably engage with AI in their native language, enhancing the overall learning experience and bridging linguistic barriers.
GUVI offers 300+ self-paced courses & career programs that enhance comfortable online learning for tech enthusiasts who wish to upgrade their skill sets by learning in their preferred native languages. To know more, visit - https://www.guvi.in/zen-class/
GUVI’s mission statement of “Grab Ur Vernacular Imprint” underscores its commitment to empowering learners with accessible and relatable educational experiences rooted in India’s rich cultural heritage. The introduction of LLM powered by Colloquial Data Sets represents a significant leap toward this goal, making AI more user-friendly and impactful for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
