Microsoft has just released a new model, the Fara-7B! Here's an introduction to the model. This is a small mockup specifically designed for UI operations, such as browser browsing, form filling, shopping, ticket booking, and search. It achieves state-of-the-art performance at its 7B size. I wonder if future Windows releases will include a small mockup directly? (Windows installers or updates immediately balloon to 14GB...) Students who need to automate computer or browser operations can try this model. It's important to note that this model is a heavily modified version of Qwen 2.5-VL (Qwen 3 wasn't used, presumably because there wasn't time). The use of Qwen series models for modification by major Silicon Valley companies is a watershed moment; previously, they used modified Llama, but Llama lacked good VLM models, so Qwen was the only option this time. If Qwen can establish itself in the open-source community, its ecosystem will be incredibly robust. Model address:
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