Infosys Sees Strong Client Interest in Custom Small Language Models: Report

Information technology company Infosys is reportedly expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings with Small Language Models (SLMs) tailored to specific business needs, as customer demand grows for more affordable and accessible AI solutions. Speaking at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024, Infosys’s Head of AI, revealed that many clients are requesting custom SLMs for their unique contexts, Moneycontrol reported.

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SLMs for Specific Business Needs

In October, the company launched two SLMs, developed using the Nvidia AI stack for banking and IT-specific applications in collaboration with Sarvam AI. These models are designed to leverage industry-specific data, with plans to offer them as a service for businesses to build upon.

“Infosys just launched two small language models about a month back. And a lot of our customers are saying, can you develop it for my context,” said Balakrishna D R, Head of AI at Infosys, according to the report.

SLMs are Gaining Traction in India

SLMs, trained on more specific datasets than Large Language Models (LLMs), are gaining traction in India due to their cost-effectiveness, as opposed to LLMs, which face concerns over high costs and privacy. The IT major reportedly said it plans to make foundational SLMs available as a service to businesses that can build solutions on top of them.

Infosys sees significant opportunities in this space, particularly in guiding enterprises through the complexities of AI adoption, including responsible data management and scalable solutions, the report said.