01.AI (Yi)

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A model maker, not a marketer-facing product. List it only if the directory wants coverage of open-weight providers.

Who this helps

  • Developers choosing open-weight models

  • Researchers comparing model families

  • Technical teams tracking the AI market

  • Readers wanting background on the Yi line

What it does

01.AI was founded by Kai-Fu Lee in 2023 and released the Yi family of language models, some of them open weight. Newer flagship versions are offered through an API.

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