SpeakLeash.org announced today that their latest Polish AI chatbot model, Bielik v2, is now available to everyone. This long-awaited launch is a significant step forward in the development of AI in Poland, offering users advanced capabilities for interacting in Polish. Bielik v2, a collaboration between the SpeakLeash Foundation and the Academic Computer Centre CYFRONET AGH, stands out not only for its impressive 11 billion parameters , but also for its wide context window that allows for the processing of longer and more complex texts. Thanks to this model, the Polish community gains a tool that can significantly impact the development of local AI applications, contributing to the decentralization of technology and increasing its accessibility for all.
It’s worth starting with the fact that Bielik, as the name might suggest, is a fully Polish product (more on that in a moment). Bielik v2 is a modern AI model that introduces a number of innovations aimed at improving the quality of interaction in Polish. Below are the key features that distinguish this model from others:
I asked Bielik v2 what sets it apart from other AI chatbots, and its answer reveals a few key features that it highlights on its own. Here’s what it told me:
Let's emphasize this once again. The above features are listed by Bielik independently . They can build a positive image of its functionality. However, reality may be different , and users should see for themselves how the model works in practice. What are the real experiences of interacting with Bielik? This question remains open and encourages personal testing of its capabilities.
Bielik v2 offers users the flexibility to access their AI model, allowing them to run it both locally and online. For those with the right hardware, there is the option of using the Ollama tool , which allows you to run the model on your own computer. Simply type the command:
ollama run SpeakLeash/bielik-11b-v2.2-instruct:Q8_0
ollama run SpeakLeash/bielik-11b-v2.2-instruct:Q8_0
ollama run SpeakLeash/bielik-11b-v2.2-instruct:Q8_0
Source: Piotr Cieluchowski's LinkedIn ,
This command starts Bielik v2, which gives the user the opportunity to test its functions in comfortable local conditions. However, it requires a computer with sufficient parameters for the model to run smoothly and efficiently.
For those who don't have powerful hardware or prefer faster access to the model, there is also an option to use the online platform. This can be done by visiting chat.bielik.ai . This option allows you to immediately test the capabilities of Bielik v2 without having to install additional software. Users can easily start interacting with the chatbot, making it accessible to a wider audience, regardless of their hardware resources.
The premiere of Bielik v2, the latest AI-based chatbot, is the result of cooperation between the SpeakLeash Foundation and the Academic Computer Centre CYFRONET AGH. These organizations joined forces to create an advanced tool for interaction in Polish.
SpeakLeash Foundation (also called Spichlerz) is an open-source project that focuses on the development of Polish artificial intelligence. The foundation team carefully selected and processed Polish text corpora that were used to train the model .
In turn, ACK Cyfronet AGH is a high-performance computing center that has provided infrastructure for scaled processing in Polish. Support from the computing grant no. PLG/2024/016951 has enabled the use of state-of-the-art technologies and computing resources on the Athena and Helios supercomputers .
Thanks to this unique collaboration, the Bielik v2 model stands out for its unique ability to understand and process the Polish language. It generates accurate responses and performs a variety of language tasks with high precision .
The launch of Bielik v2 is an important step in the development of Polish artificial intelligence. The SpeakLeash Foundation and ACK Cyfronet AGH prove that by joining forces, advanced AI models adapted to local needs can be created.
CHAT ARENA PL is a unique platform created by the SpeakLeash Foundation, whose goal is to develop AI competences in Polish. It is a kind of "battlefield" where users can compare the skills of different language models in answering questions or prompts.
The platform consists of several key elements:
This approach not only engages users, but also allows them to directly compare the quality of answers. Many people may be surprised by the high quality that Bielik can provide, making it a valuable tool for learning and exploring AI in Polish.
Below is a screenshot from the arena. The prompt from the available suggestions is (original spelling):
"If you had a dog, how often would you take it for a walk ?"
Arena generated the following two answers. Think for yourselves which of the following answers is better. Below the image is information which answer was generated by Bielik.
Answer A was generated by the gpt-4o-mini model
Answer B was generated by Bielik-2.1-11B
The main goal of the platform is to develop AI competences in Polish. All entered prompts are used to analyze and improve the quality of future language models. The platform also serves to position models in relation to each other in the ELO ranking, which allows for a reliable comparison of their skills in tasks in Polish.