May 1, 2025:
Microsoft Unveils Advanced, Compact Phi-4 Models - Microsoft has introduced the Phi-4 series, featuring small but powerful AI models with enhanced reasoning capabilities. The series includes Phi-4-reasoning, Phi-4-reasoning-plus, and Phi-4-mini-reasoning models, which are adept at handling complex tasks. Despite their compact size, these models excel in mathematical and scientific reasoning, surpassing larger models.
Trained with high-quality data and employing reinforcement learning, these models are optimized for various devices, including PCs and mobile. They have demonstrated superior performance on challenging benchmarks, outperforming larger models like DeepSeek-R1. The Phi-4 series is now accessible on Azure AI Foundry and HuggingFace, offering advanced reasoning abilities in a compact form.
