In a groundbreaking achievement, Pakistani entrepreneur and student Taimoor Hasan, along with his partners Jawad Ahmed and Mohammad Owais, has developed Pakistan’s first Urdu ChatGPT, named “Qalb.” The AI model is being hailed as the world’s largest Urdu language model, trained on over 1.17 billion words and tested across seven global-standard AI benchmarks, where it outperformed existing Urdu AI systems.
Revolutionizing Urdu AI Access
“Qalb” is designed to provide advanced AI capabilities in the Urdu language, catering to over 230 million Urdu speakers worldwide. Experts say the model not only understands Urdu more effectively but is also highly practical for education, business, digital applications, customer service, and voice-based systems. This innovation is expected to usher in a technological revolution for Urdu-speaking communities, making modern AI accessible in their native language.
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Taimoor Hasan: A Serial Entrepreneur Making History
Taimoor Hasan, a graduate of FAST University in Computer Science, has previously successfully launched 13 startups and represented Pakistan internationally. He is also a Microsoft Cup winner. Currently based in the United States, Hasan is working on advanced AI projects while continuing his higher education. He emphasizes that modern technology is no longer restricted to large corporations or billion-dollar budgets; small teams of young innovators can now develop projects with global impact, like “Qalb,” which has the potential to transform millions of lives.
Global Impact and Recognition
Experts consider the launch of “Qalb” a historic milestone for Pakistan in the field of artificial intelligence, elevating the country’s position on the global technology map. With “Qalb,” Urdu speakers around the world will have access to AI-powered tools in their native language, fostering growth in education, business innovation, and digital literacy.