Abu Dhabi: Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the creator of the globally ranked Falcon series of AI models, and AI71, a leading Abu Dhabi AI company, are working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to broaden the reach of UAE-developed AI models and solutions.
According to Emirates News Agency, this collaboration merges TII's expertise in large language models (LLMs) with AI71's proficiency in advanced AI agents, alongside AWS's cloud-based AI services. This partnership aims to provide professionals worldwide with streamlined access to Falcon and customized AI solutions, significantly impacting how people live and work.
Currently, TII offers multiple Falcon LLMs through Amazon SageMaker, and these models will soon be available on the Amazon Bedrock Marketplace. The Falcon series, well-regarded globally, offers scalable solutions for varied AI requirements. Enterprises and developers can integrate Falcon into their applications via pay-as-you-go APIs, reducing the demand for extensive compute power.
AI71's products, which focus on selective automation and agentic workflows, are accessible in the AWS Marketplace, reaching millions globally. AI71 will also collaborate with AWS to speed up the development of key products through rapid prototyping and early access.
TII and AI71's collaboration with AWS will not only increase the adoption of AI models and products but also drive innovation in key areas using AWS technology:
- Enhancing Privacy and Cybersecurity Tools: TII's PetalGuard, a solution for data privacy, will be available in AWS Marketplace, facilitating global adoption of advanced privacy-first technologies.
- Advancing AI Privacy: TII and AWS will collaborate on cryptographic research to enhance secure, privacy-preserving AI machine learning technologies.
- Product Innovation and Global Expansion: AI71 and AWS will jointly prototype and launch new agentic AI solutions tailored to enterprise and government needs.
- AI Talent Development: AWS will support AI71 in strengthening training programs with AWS-backed executive certifications, creating industry-recognized AI credentials.
The collaboration aims to establish the three organizations as key partners for governments and institutions seeking comprehensive AI solutions. Dr. Najwa Aaraj, TII's CEO, emphasized their commitment to bridging innovation with real-world applications and advancing privacy-preserving machine learning. Chiara Marcati, AI71's Chief AI Advisory and Business Officer, highlighted the partnership's role in scaling and expanding AI71's offerings globally. Tanuja Randery, Vice President of AWS, expressed pride in advancing collaboration to empower customers in building innovative AI applications across various industries while maintaining data control.