Fine-Tuning Small Language Models for Domain-Specific AI: An Edge AI Perspective

The Shakti series of 100M, 250M, and 500M models offers compact, resource-efficient language models designed for edge AI deployment. Unlike large models like GPT-3 and LLaMA that demand cloud-based infrastructure, Shakti models operate seamlessly on low-resource devices, including smartphones, smart TVs, IoT systems, drones, and low-end GPUs. They ensure minimal energy consumption, privacy-preserving computation, and real-time performance without internet dependency. Optimized for efficiency, Shakti models come in quantized versions (int8, int5, int4) for even faster, lighter execution on edge devices. The 2.5B Shakti model has demonstrated strong performance while maintaining low latency, paving the way for the smaller, highly efficient 100M, 250M, and 500M models. Built on Responsible AI principles, Shakti prioritizes fairness, transparency, and trust while mitigating risks such as bias, privacy concerns, and high carbon footprints. These models are ideal for sensitive domains like finance, healthcare, and legal services, providing cost-effective, sustainable, and scalable AI solutions with on-device data security. Each model is tailored for specific applications. Shakti-100M excels in text generation, summarization, and chatbots for IoT and mobile apps. Shakti-250M specializes in domain-specific tasks such as contract analysis and personalized financial or healthcare advice. Shakti-500M, a versatile model, enhances customer support, content creation, and virtual assistants with multilingual capabilities and long-context understanding. By decentralizing AI, the Shakti series democratizes access to intelligent, ethical, and impactful AI solutions across industries.