Foundation models and multi-model platforms
A foundation model is a general model you adapt with prompts, tools, and retrieval. AshnaAI is a multi-model platform with X1 as the default router.
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What you'll do
A foundation model is a general model you adapt with prompts, tools, and retrieval. AshnaAI is a multi-model platform with X1 as the default router.
This guide walks through what is a foundation model in AshnaAI. You stay in chat. You do not need a separate desktop of buttons for each file job.
Before you start
Open AshnaAI and start a new chat.
How to what is a foundation model
Follow the steps below in order. Confirm in chat before AshnaAI sends, posts, or writes to Tally.
Step 1. Read the definition
A foundation model is a general model you adapt with prompts, tools, and retrieval. AshnaAI is a multi-model platform with X1 as the default router.
Step 2. Open AshnaAI
Sign in at https://app.ashna.ai and start a chat, or open the agent builder.
Step 3. Try the job
Use X1, then open a connector job from the email or Tally cluster.
Step 4. What to expect
You still need tools for Gmail, Tally, and files. A foundation model alone cannot see those accounts.
Keep in mind
You still need tools for Gmail, Tally, and files. A foundation model alone cannot see those accounts.
Related guides
Also read use ashna x1 instead of picking models yourself.
Also read llm routing match tasks to models.
More AI glossary how-tos live on What is RAG, hallucination, and prompt engineering.
Try it now
Open app.ashna.ai and run this job in a new chat. New accounts can start from app.ashna.ai/signup.
Frequently asked questions
- What is what is a foundation model?
- A foundation model is a general model you adapt with prompts, tools, and retrieval. AshnaAI is a multi-model platform with X1 as the default router.
- How does AshnaAI use this?
- X1 picks a catalog row.
- Do I need to train a model?
- Usually no. Prefer files, connectors, and a clear job over fine-tuning.
- Where is the glossary entry?
- Read https://www.ashna.ai/ai-glossary/foundation-model
- What should I do next?
- Use X1, then open a connector job from the email or Tally cluster.
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