In the last three years, the usage of artificial intelligence in Ukraine has surged by more than one and a half times. This is confirmed by the study "National Large Language Models", initiated by the Ukrainian AI community.

The main reason for this increase is the creation of national large language models that facilitate the development of innovative AI solutions for sectors such as government, healthcare, defense, education, and agriculture.

"The development of artificial intelligence is a top priority for us. We are actively integrating AI into various projects, from education to defense technologies. This allows us to become more efficient as a state. In 2023, we aim to further integrate AI into our projects, particularly through the WINWIN AI Center of Excellence, which aims to launch a national LLM to improve government products and businesses", — stated Mikhail Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine.

Large language models (LLMs) are a form of artificial intelligence that mimics the human brain's functioning, capable of not only analyzing but also generating text. They serve as the foundation for chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek.

To train a model, vast amounts of data are used. Importantly, national models are developed based on materials in local languages, as opposed to English-based systems.

Researchers examined 18 macro-regions covering 85% of the global population and identified significant advantages of creating language models in national languages.

The experience of other countries shows that large language models:

• simplify the processing of regulatory documents (Albania, Serbia)
• improve communication between government agencies and citizens (Netherlands)
• optimize public procurement processes (Albania)
• enhance agricultural productivity through individual consultations (Nigeria)
• improve the medical field by structuring records and assisting doctors (Sweden, Kenya)
• provide support in defense matters by analyzing open sources (USA, China)
• inform citizens about government assistance programs (North Macedonia)

By developing national models, countries are creating AI assistants and chatbots for various professions and community groups.

The research was conducted by the Ukrainian AI community with participation from the technology company OpenBabylon and the Ukrainian Catholic University.