Microsoft Unveils Phi-4 AI Models Showcasing Compact High-Performance Reasoning

May 1, 2025, 9:20 am

Microsoft rolled out its new Phi-4 reasoning models, a move heralded as a major step forward for more agile AI capabilities. The release demonstrates that, with just the right mix of training wizardry and data curation, even smaller models can flex their intellectual muscles, much to the delight—and occasional disbelief—of tech enthusiasts.

siliconangle.com / Microsoft releases small but mighty Phi-4 reasoning AI models that outperform larger models

Microsoft Corp. has released three new advanced small language models artificial intelligence models extending its “Phi” range of AI models that include reasoning capability. The new model releases Wednesday introduce Phi-4-reasoning, Phi-4-reasoning-plus and Phi-4-mini-reasoning, which add a…

venturebeat.com / Microsoft launches Phi-4-Reasoning-Plus, a small, powerful, open weights reasoning model!

The release demonstrates that with carefully curated data and training techniques, small models can deliver strong reasoning performance.

winbuzzer.com / Microsoft Debuts Phi-4 Reasoning Models, Aiming for Big Performance Gains

Microsoft has released Phi-4-reasoning, Phi-4-reasoning-plus (14B), and Phi-4-mini-reasoning (3.8B) AI models, showing strong reasoning performance. The post Microsoft Debuts Phi-4 Reasoning Models, Aiming for Big Performance Gains appeared first on WinBuzzer.

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