ALBAWABA – Microsoft, the American multinational technology corporation, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) model named Phi 4. This latest release positions Microsoft to compete more directly with leading AI developers, including Google and OpenAI.
Phi 4 AI model
Microsoft has announced the launch of new small-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models, highlighting their impressive performance despite their compact size. According to the company, these models are highly capable and are designed to compete strongly with larger models developed by industry leaders such as Google and OpenAI.
Notably, the newly launched AI model set includes three main variants under the name "Phi 4": Phi 4 Mini Reasoning, Phi 4 Reasoning, and Phi 4 Reasoning Plus. All three models are now available as open-source, allowing developers to freely use, modify, and build upon them.
The new models are now available on the Hugging Face platform, a company develops computation tools for building applications using machine learning. (Shutterstock)
According to TechCrunch, the American online publication focused on high-tech and startup news, the new models enable users to verify solutions to complex problems.
Additionally, the Phi 4 Mini Reasoning AI model contains approximately 3.8 billion parameters, yet it demonstrates strong potential for educational applications—particularly in interactive tutoring on lightweight devices. The model was tested on around one million mathematical problems generated using the R1 model developed by the Chinese company DeepSeek.
The Phi 4 Reasoning model features 14 billion parameters and was trained on a mix of high-quality internet data and curated content, including material derived from OpenAI's O3-mini model. This comprehensive training makes it well-suited for tasks in fields such as mathematics, programming, and science.
Phi 4 Reasoning Plus is the most advanced and powerful model in the lineup. It is an enhanced version of Phi 4, designed to deliver even greater accuracy on specialized tasks.
The new models are now available on the Hugging Face platform, a company develops computation tools for building applications using machine learning.
