Overview

• Phi-4 is a 14-billion-parameter small language model designed for advanced reasoning tasks, particularly in mathematics and problem-solving.
• Microsoft claims Phi-4 surpasses larger models like Google’s Gemini Pro 1.5 in mathematical reasoning benchmarks, including AMC competitions.
• The model leverages high-quality synthetic datasets, extended context lengths, and post-training techniques to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Phi-4 is currently available under a research license on Azure AI Foundry, with plans for wider availability on Hugging Face next week.
• Microsoft emphasizes safety features, including content filtering and real-time monitoring tools, to support responsible AI deployment.