Technical
General-Purpose AI (Foundation Model)
Large models designed for a wide range of downstream tasks.
Definition
General-purpose AI, referred to as foundation models, are large-scale models trained on broad datasets that can be adapted or fine-tuned for many different downstream applications. The Strategy highlights these models as a focal point for national research, governance, and risk-management given their broad applicability and systemic impact.
Related Terms
General Purpose AI (Foundation Models)
Large foundation models usable across multiple tasks and domains....
Foundation or general-purpose model
Large adaptable AI models with broad applicability....
Large/fundamental models
AI models (≥1 billion parameters) serving as bases for many tasks....
Foundation models / Frontier AI
Highly capable, general-purpose AI models with broad applicability....
Foundational research
Method and model-focused AI research base....