Introdução

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most fascinating and revolutionary technologies of our time. With the exponential advancement in data processing capabilities and the development of sophisticated algorithms, AI is transforming the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us.

In this article, we will explore the spectrum of AI solutions, aiming to present the various possibilities of applying Artificial Intelligence in your business's daily operations. Get to know the spectrum:

Online AI Services

Online AI services are platforms or applications that offer comprehensive and wide-ranging artificial intelligence capabilities to users across various industries. This type of AI solution has become increasingly popular due to its broad applicability in multiple areas.

These services typically provide functionalities such as virtual assistants, natural language processing capabilities, and generative AI for content creation like images, audio, and text.

They are designed to cater to a wide range of needs and are accessible through the web or apps, allowing users from different fields and skill levels to access AI resources without the need to develop their own customized solutions.

While these services offer a quick and easy way to leverage AI capabilities, they tend to be more generic and less customizable compared to other solutions in the spectrum. Some examples of these generic online AI services are MidJourney and ChatGPT.

Online AI models accessible via API

Online AI models accessible via API are platforms or service providers that offer artificial intelligence capabilities through an Application Programming Interface (API).

These APIs allow developers to integrate AI features into their own applications, systems, or services without the need to build the entire AI infrastructure from scratch. Online AI models accessible via API offer a wide range of capabilities, such as natural language processing, speech recognition, image classification, and much more.

This approach enables developers to easily leverage AI capabilities in their applications, accelerating development and reducing the technical complexity involved in implementing customized AI solutions.

Some examples of these online AI models accessible via API include GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), which made applications like ChatGPT possible, and Whisper, an AI for audio-to-text transcription (speech-to-text), both developed by OpenAI.

API-accessible AI models with fine-tuning capability

Just like the example mentioned above, this type of service offers artificial intelligence capabilities through an API, with the difference of allowing for customized adjustments (fine-tuning) on pre-trained AI models.

These models are particularly applicable in creating customized chatbots, enabling companies to develop personalized virtual assistants to meet the specific needs of their customers, using their own data for training.

One of the main advantages of these services is the ability to customize, allowing developers to adjust and improve existing AI models to meet the specific requirements of their business. These services can also be easily integrated with other systems and applications, providing a more integrated user experience. However, it is important to note that the cost can be high or prohibitive, although it is becoming more accessible over time. Additionally, deploying these services requires more advanced AI technical knowledge and the use of proprietary data for training, which may require additional resources.

An example of an API-accessible AI model with fine-tuning capability is OpenAI's GPT.

AI models created from open-source models and data

AI models created from open-source models and data are approaches that involve building artificial intelligence solutions using publicly available models and datasets from open-source repositories.

This approach offers several advantages, such as affordable cost compared to building fully proprietary models and the freedom to implement them without relying on third-party APIs.

By leveraging open-source models and data as a starting point, companies can save time and resources compared to building a model from scratch. However, it's important to consider that the computational operating cost can be high, as running these models may require significant computational resources.

Three examples of AI models made available in open-source are MMS (Massively Multilingual Speech), I-JEPA (Image Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture), and LLaMA (Low-Latency and Low-Memory Audio-Visual Speech Recognition Model), all from Meta.

Customized AI models created from open-source models and data, with fine-tuning/customization

Here, we have an even more specific AI model than the previous ones. This approach involves using pre-trained models and open datasets that support fine-tuning functionality as a basis for building customized artificial intelligence solutions.

In this process, private or proprietary data is used alongside existing models to meet the specific needs of an organization, allowing for the creation of highly tailored solutions. The advantage of this approach lies in its customization capabilities, enabling companies to shape the models to extract relevant and accurate insights. By leveraging open-source models and data, organizations save time and resources, accelerating the development process of customized AI solutions.

This approach offers flexibility and a solid foundation for building proprietary models, combining existing expertise with fine-tuning capabilities to achieve high-quality results.

There are several notable examples of proprietary AI models created from open-source models and data, with fine-tuning/customization, such as BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers).

Fully customized AI models trained with proprietary data.

Fully customized AI models, trained with proprietary data, are artificial intelligence solutions in which organizations create and train models tailored to their specific needs using internal and proprietary datasets.

In this case, companies collect, classify, process, and utilize their own data to fuel the training of AI models, allowing for complete customization aligned with their specific needs and requirements. This approach offers significant advantages such as greater control over the data used, higher adaptability to the organization's unique needs, and the ability to develop highly specialized solutions. However, substantial investments in resources, such as time, talent, and computational infrastructure, are required, as well as a careful approach to data collection and management to ensure its quality and representativeness.

By creating fully customized AI models trained with proprietary data, organizations have the opportunity to create tailor-made solutions that meet their specific demands and provide valuable insights to drive success and innovation in their operations.

This type of AI model can be used for customer data analysis, financial fraud detection, personalized medical diagnosis, demand forecasting, personalized virtual assistance, among countless other possibilities.

An illustrative case was the development of an AI at Galeão Airport in Rio de Janeiro, where an AI was developed to analyze security camera images at the airport to identify scattered luggage carts. Along with a management algorithm, it determined the best way to redistribute the carts to support passenger arrivals at various airport gates.

Conclusion

The spectrum of AI solutions offers a wide range of possibilities to drive the success of your business. From generic online AI services to fully customized AI models, the** options are vast** and can be tailored to your specific needs. Understanding how each type of solution can benefit your business is of utmost importance for making informed decisions and exploring innovation possibilities.

If you are looking for a tailored AI solution for your business, Softo is here to help. With our experience and expertise, we can develop AI solutions across the entire spectrum of available options that drive efficiency, intelligent decision-making, and innovation in your industry.

Contact us to discover how we can take artificial intelligence to the next level in your business. Click here to schedule a free consultation with our team of AI experts.