The Swedish government has approved a new AI strategy aimed at developing a large-scale Swedish language model with the support of publishers and media companies.
On Friday, the Swedish government announced a new strategy focused on artificial intelligence that includes the development of a large-scale language model tailored for the Swedish language. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson highlighted the need for high-quality AI that can effectively handle the Swedish language, and stated that this initiative is crucial to meet the demand for sophisticated AI tools in Sweden.
The development of this Swedish language model will involve collaboration between researchers and key stakeholders in the publishing and media sectors, including organizations such as the Publishers' Association, the Authors' Association, and various media companies like Bonnier News and SVT. This collective effort aims to create a model that can be trained on diverse datasets that include public data as well as literature and news articles, ensuring a robust linguistic foundation.
This initiative not only reflects the Swedish government's commitment to advancing AI technology but also emphasizes the importance of language in leveraging AI's potential. By focusing on creating a model in Swedish, the government aims to ensure that the technology is accessible and applicable to Swedish speakers, thus fostering innovation and competitiveness in the AI field within the country.
