Aya-Expanse

Aya Expanse by Cohere For AI is an advanced multilingual model designed to break language barriers, allowing users to chat, listen, speak, and generate images across 23 languages. Built with 32 billion parameters, Aya Expanse offers high-performance translation, dialogue, and content generation in languages like Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and more. By integrating Cohere's specialized Command family with rigorous research in multilingual training, safety protocols, and model optimization, Aya Expanse stands out as a versatile language model for global users.

Aya Expanse is available in two versions, including a lightweight 8-billion parameter model. Users can easily experiment with Aya Expanse via Cohere's Hugging Face Space, enabling interactive use before deploying the model with its downloadable weights. Whether assisting with multilingual dialogue, visual content creation, or question-answering systems, Aya Expanse is engineered to support accessible, impactful AI-powered interactions worldwide.

Key Features:

• 23-Language Support: Communicates fluently across 23 global languages, including Arabic, Japanese, Portuguese, and Vietnamese.

• Image Generation & Speech Recognition: Combines text generation, image generation, and conversational abilities in multiple languages.

• Optimized for Multilinguality: Uses data arbitrage and preference training to enhance cultural and linguistic sensitivity.

• Pre-Trained Model Access: Includes a 32B model version with an 8B variant for flexible integration and testing.

• Open-Weight & Research-Ready: Available for open-weight research use under a CC-BY-NC license, with clear guidelines in C4AI's Acceptable Use Policy.

Aya Expanse is an invaluable tool for researchers, developers, and creators seeking to build applications that resonate across language divides, fostering diverse, inclusive communication on a global scale.