UNICO <3 Open Source

At UNICO, we believe that artificial intelligence should not remain solely an internal innovation for companies, but rather shared resource, one that grows and evolves through the contributions of a wider community. Our goal is simple: make AI more accessible, collaborative and useful for everyone. And that’s exactly why open source is a cornerstone of our vision. We are convinced that for AI to be truly revolutionary it must leave the confines of corporate laboratories and land directly into the hands of those who experience it, experiment with it and improve it every day: developers. ...

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · albertoboccolini

Is AI too sentimental? Introduction to emotional prompts

In 2023, a group of researchers from Beijing Normal University published a scientific paper titled “Large Language Models Understand and Can Be Enhanced by Emotional Stimuli”, which caught the attention of the UNICO team. This research explored how adding emotional stimuli to prompts can significantly improve the performance of language models, such as GPT-4 and others, across a variety of tasks. The discovery opens new frontiers in the interaction between humans and artificial intelligence, making models not only smarter but also more empathetic. ...

March 28, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · albertoboccolini

Abstract | Query Understanding and Categorization

Before we begin, let’s provide a definition of HUBERT and then proceed to analyze the problem and propose its solution. HUBERT: Fine-Tuned model based on BERT trained by UNICO capable of automatically understanding and categorizing user queries, ensuring that responses are handled using the most appropriate model. This AI model aims to improve efficiency and accuracy in resolving user requests by personalizing interaction based on individual needs. Problem The main limitation of current text classification models regarding UNICO’s use case istheir difficulty in grasping subtle differences in user queries, given the very limited context categories. This can resoult in misinterpretation of context and consequently the selection of an inappropriate model. Currently, the assignable categories analyzed by artificialanalysis that interest our business are: ...

March 17, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · albertoboccolini

Dynamic Approach to AI Model Selection

In the field of artificial intelligence, choosing the most suitable model for a specific task is essential for optimizing costs, performance, and resource usage. UNICO is revolutionizing this process through an innovative system that automatically selects different AI models based on user requests Through dynamic request analysis, UNICO’s system identifies and selects the most appropriate model, ensuring both efficiency and cost control. This strategy is grounded in extensive studies on the performance and cost-effectiveness of the leading AI models currently available on the market. ...

January 24, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · albertoboccolini