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Ornith 1.0: New Agentic Coding Models Launched
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Why it matters
- →Ornith 1.0 models provide new tools for AI-driven coding tasks.
- →The models are accessible on Hugging Face, encouraging developer engagement.
- →Dell's sponsorship ensures high-performance computing support for these models.
Sam Witteveen has introduced the Ornith 1.0 family of agentic coding models, aimed at enhancing coding through AI. These models are detailed in a video that covers their capabilities, creation, and potential applications. Available on Hugging Face, Ornith 1.0 offers developers insights into its architecture and benchmarks. Sponsored by Dell, the models are designed to utilize high-performance computing, making them a valuable resource for developers interested in building LLM agents.
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