On March 10th, Hon Hai Foxconn took a significant step forward in technological innovation by officially launching its first AI inference large model, "FoxBrain." This model not only represents a breakthrough for Foxconn but also marks a new beginning for Taiwan in the field of AI inference. Foxconn stated that FoxBrain will encompass various functions, including data analysis, mathematical computation, reasoning capabilities, and code generation. Future plans include open-sourcing the model to facilitate broader technological applications and community collaboration.
According to Foxconn, the model was trained using 120 powerful NVIDIA H100 GPUs, and the entire process was completed within a month. FoxBrain is based on Meta Llama 3.1 and is specifically optimized for Traditional Chinese processing, aiming to better serve the Taiwan and Chinese-speaking markets. While Foxconn acknowledges that FoxBrain's performance is slightly inferior to some models from competitors like DeepSeek in certain aspects, it still demonstrates strong potential and room for growth.
Joining Foxconn in exploring the AI field is MediaTek. Before Foxconn launched FoxBrain, MediaTek had already released the Llama-Breeze2 series of AI models, focusing on lightweight applications suitable for mobile phones and thin-and-light laptops. Primarily based on Meta Llama 3.2, these models also prioritize Traditional Chinese processing capabilities.
Foxconn's launch of FoxBrain is clearly a proactive response to the current surge in AI technology. In an increasingly competitive market, Foxconn's foray into this field injects new vitality into Taiwan's AI industry and lays a solid foundation for future technological research and development. With the release of FoxBrain, Foxconn hopes to collaborate with industry partners to advance AI inference technology and achieve wider application.
In the future, Foxconn plans to attract more developers and researchers to participate in the FoxBrain ecosystem through open-sourcing, fostering positive technological interaction and innovation. It's foreseeable that FoxBrain will not only leave a significant mark in the field of AI inference but also become a vital force driving Taiwan's technological progress.
