Thailand is taking proactive steps to lessen its dependence on foreign technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence(AI). To this end, the nation is intensifying its efforts around the development of a home-grown version of the generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) model known as Open ThaiGPT, said Chai Wutiwiwatchai, executive director of the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec).
“Having our own GPT model will cater to local needs by fostering a robust local ecosystem. It’s a strategic move to reduce risks associated with over-reliance on foreign technologies.”
GPT, a large language model (LLM) technology, is versatile, and capable of a wide array of tasks, from generating original content to summarising text and writing code.
In April 2023, Nectec joined forces with three organisations to kickstart the Open ThaiGPT project. This…
