Description
BLOOM is an open-source large language model developed by a global collective of AI researchers, offering powerful text generation capabilities in 46 languages and 13 programming languages. As one of the first truly multilingual, openly accessible large language models, BLOOM democratizes access to advanced AI technology while supporting linguistic diversity beyond English-dominated systems. The model provides research and deployment flexibility through different size variants from 560 million to 176 billion parameters, with a responsible open license that enables both academic research and commercial applications.
Key Features
- Multilingual support across 46 languages
- Programming capabilities in 13 languages
- Open-source accessibility
- Multiple model sizes for deployment flexibility
- Responsible license for research and applications
Use Cases
- Multilingual content generation
- Research and educational applications
- Cross-language communication
- Programming assistance
- Foundation for fine-tuned applications
Pricing Model
Open-source with responsible license
Integrations
Hugging Face ecosystem, Custom AI applications, Research frameworks, Language processing pipelines, Open-source projects
Target Audience
AI researchers, Multilingual application developers, Educational institutions, Global organizations, Language technology developers
Launch Date
July 2022
Available On
Open-source framework, Hugging Face models, Research environments, Deployment frameworks
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