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01.AI

Beijing, China
Founded 2023
100+ employees
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01.AI develops and releases open-weight large language models (LLMs), most notably the Yi series, with a focus on strong multilingual capabilities and efficient deployment. Their flagship model, Yi-Lightning, utilizes a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture to achieve state-of-the-art performance, and the company emphasizes open-source accessibility for developers and researchers. Founded by Kai-Fu Lee, 01.AI aims to drive innovation in the "AI 2.0" era by providing foundational models and fostering a robust ecosystem around their technology.

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  • Kai-Fu Lee

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Total Raised
$200M
Founded
2023
Status
private
Type
startup

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