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Databricks Acquires MosaicML in $1.3 Billion Deal

 
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Databricks, a San Francisco-based Data and AI company, has announced its definitive agreement to acquire MosaicML, a leading platform in generative artificial intelligence. The deal is valued at roughly $1.3 billion and is mostly a stock deal.

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MosaicML has been working on reinventing what a database is via artificial intelligence. The company provides a platform for developing and deploying AI models at scale and has been gaining traction in the industry. Databricks, on the other hand, offers a unified platform for data engineering, machine learning, and analytics. By acquiring MosaicML, Databricks aims to enhance its data science capabilities and offer a more comprehensive solution to its customers.

According to Ali Ghodsi, CEO at Databricks, "MosaicML's technology complements our own work in machine learning and data engineering and will help our customers build better models faster." He added that "we're excited to welcome the MosaicML team to Databricks and continue our mission to democratize AI."

The acquisition is expected to accelerate Databricks' growth and expand its customer base. It will also enable the company to offer a more complete set of AI tools to its customers. MosaicML's technology will be integrated into Databricks' platform, allowing users to build and deploy AI models more easily.

The deal is also likely to spur a big wave of acquisitions in the AI industry. Investors are not the only ones who want to get their hands on hot tech companies in this field. Established players in the industry are also looking to acquire emerging startups to stay competitive and expand their offerings.

MosaicML's most advanced models to date, the MPT-30B Base, Instruct, and Chat, have just been released. These models are designed to help developers build better models faster and at a lower cost. They are based on the latest research in generative AI and are expected to be a game-changer in the industry.

MosaicML is an open-source provider of LLM (Language Model Management) technology. Its platform allows developers to manage and deploy large-scale language models, such as GPT-3, with ease. The company's technology is used by a wide range of customers, including startups, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies.

Databricks' acquisition of MosaicML is a significant move in the AI industry. It underscores the importance of AI in today's data-driven world and the need for companies to stay ahead of the curve. The deal is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to regulatory approval.

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