Phi-3-Vision Multimodal Model
Narrative
4.2B parameter multimodal model. Language and vision capabilities. Chart and diagram understanding. Small model multimodal breakthrough.
Reality
Vision capabilities working. OCR, chart interpretation, multi-image comparison functional. Khan Academy testing for math tutoring. Epic using for medical records.
Implication
Multimodal capabilities no longer required massive models. Vision-language on-device became viable. Small model philosophy extended beyond text.