On September 3rd, 2024, Axcova is proud to announce its collaboration with Alto AI and Zhipu AI on a project collaboration to develop Malaysia's Malay Large Language Model (Malay LLM). This innovative initiative, undertaken in partnership with Universiti Malaya (UM), Zhipu AI, ShangYa Consultancy, and Knownsec, is set to transform the nation's AI landscape by addressing the unique linguistic and cultural needs of the Malay language.
The LLM collaboration aims to empower businesses, educational institutions, and public services with advanced LLM solutions specifically designed for the Malay language. This collaboration will help ensure that Malaysia can lead in the development of AI technology for the region, fostering local talent and creating new opportunities for growth in the digital economy.
As an integral technology partner, Axcova will be responsible for overseeing the core application development and solution integration for the project. Leveraging our vast experience in delivering IT and AI solutions across various government projects, Axcova is dedicated to ensuring this project meets the highest industry standards in quality and performance.
During the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signing ceremony, Sylvester Wong, Executive Director of Alto AI, highlighted the importance of developing the Malay LLM in addressing the challenges AI models face in fully understanding diverse languages.
In addition to the Malay LLM, Alto AI and its partners are working on a Model as a Service (MaaS) platform to democratize AI access for businesses of all sizes. Wong explained that this platform will provide developers with user-friendly APIs to simplify and scale the use of AI models, even for companies without extensive technical resources.
Prof. Ir. Dr. Chan Chee Seng from UM's Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology emphasized the growing significance of AI in the coming years. He highlighted that the collaboration with Alto AI and Zhipu AI will enable UM to develop AI applications across sectors, establish an AI lab at UM, and create opportunities for students and industry.
Carol Lin, Vice President of Zhipu AI, introduced the company's vision and role in advancing AI at the ceremony. Zhipu AI, a Tsinghua University spin-off founded in 2019, specializes in AI large model R&D and applications.
Alto AI formalized agreements with five partners today, including a MoA with UM, and MoUs with Zhipu AI, Axcova, ShangYa, and Beijing Knownsec.
This landmark collaboration aligns with Axcova's vision of driving Malaysia's digital transformation by delivering advanced AI solutions tailored to local needs. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Malaysia's journey toward becoming a leader in AI and digital technologies.