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Microsoft unveils 2.8T parameter AI model MAI-Base-2

Microsoft has announced MAI-Base-2, a new AI model boasting 2.8 trillion parameters. This model reportedly achieves a 12-fold improvement over the DeepSeek model. The announcement was made amidst rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Ukraine concerning Starlink restrictions and Patriot missile availability. AI

IMPACT Sets a new benchmark for large AI models, potentially influencing future research and development in the field.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Microsoft unveils 2.8T parameter AI model MAI-Base-2

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