Enhancements in AI Capabilities

In 2024, IBM expanded the capabilities of watsonx with features such as conversational search and multi-assistant routing, further improving enterprise automation efficiency. These developments allow enterprises to quickly build AI applications tailored to their needs, using IBM’s advanced AI systems that integrate securely with proprietary data. 

For instance, industries like finance and healthcare, where data privacy is paramount, benefit from AI models that can be run locally on devices, ensuring that sensitive information is not exposed to third parties​.

Open-Source Collaboration and Transparency

IBM’s AI strategy emphasizes transparency and collaboration, notably through open-sourcing its Granite models under the Apache 2.0 license. This approach enables businesses to build and customize AI models without being tied to expensive, proprietary solutions. For instance, IBM’s Granite Code models are designed for code generation tasks. They have been trained on code written in 116 programming languages, allowing developers to tailor these models to their specific needs. (IBM)

By providing these customizable AI solutions, IBM empowers businesses to integrate advanced AI functionalities into their operations while maintaining control over their data and avoiding vendor lock-in.             

Specific IBM App Examples

The IBM watsonx platform is also driving a variety of applications in AI across industries. 

Tools like Watson Discovery offer AI-powered intelligent document understanding and content analysis platform. They can be combined with chatbots for even more powerful access to information. 

Watsonx Code Assistant assists developers in modernizing legacy codebases by generating code snippets and providing recommendations, similar to Github’s Copilot. This tool leverages IBM’s AI capabilities to enhance developer productivity and streamline the coding process.

Finally, their Granite models are specialized, enterprise-geared LLMs that have been tested with expert organizations to meet specific organizational needs. 

Staying Ahead in AI Innovation

As AI technology advances, IBM’s watsonx platform exemplifies how businesses can harness the potential of AI while ensuring transparency and security. By offering tailored solutions for enterprises and driving innovation in AI development, IBM sets the stage for the next generation of AI-driven transformation. Boxplot can help you implement IBM solutions at your organization – reach out to schedule a call.