EuroLLM and Apertus open models added to Workers AI, workshops for government agencies

New Open Models on Workers AI

Two new open models, EuroLLM and Apertus, have been added to Workers AI. EuroLLM supports 35 languages, including all 24 official EU languages, and Apertus is a Swiss open model trained on more than 1,500 languages. Both models were developed by public universities and research institutions.

AI Defense Workshops for Government Agencies

Hands-on workshops are being launched to assist government cyber agencies and critical infrastructure operators in building AI defenses that are compatible with any model. The first workshop is scheduled to take place in Singapore in October.

Focus on AI Choice and Sovereignty

These announcements align with a previous argument for providing choice in AI tools, allowing users to select and switch models as needed. This approach addresses concerns about AI access and sovereignty, particularly in light of increased cyber attacks using frontier models and calls to restrict open models.

Global Adoption of Open-Source AI

Countries like India, Japan, and Singapore have focused on open-sourced models, leading to the development of tools for rural citizens, elderly patients, and healthcare providers in the Asia-Pacific region. This demonstrates a trend towards decentralized and affordable AI access for national resilience.