Kyivstar, in partnership with the WINWIN AI Center of Excellence, has selected Google Gemma as the base model for developing Ukraine’s own national large language model (LLM), leveraging Google’s Vertex AI infrastructure for computing power. The Ukrainian LLM aims to capture the full breadth of Ukrainian dialects, terminology, history, and context while keeping sensitive national data securely stored and processed within Ukraine. Kyivstar will lead the project, positioning Ukraine to build an LLM that reflects the country’s linguistic depth and cultural identity. The Ukrainian LLM is expected to serve as the foundation for AI-powered services across various sectors in Ukraine, enhancing digital ecosystems.

Read more at GlobeNewswire: Kyivstar and Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation