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Vercel, a leading provider of web development tools and infrastructure, announced today the acquisition of ModelFusion.dev and the launch of Vercel AI SDK 3.1. This move positions Vercel as a major player in the enterprise AI development space, offering a comprehensive framework for building AI-powered applications using TypeScript.
The AI SDK 3.1 introduces AI SDK Core, which provides core functionalities for interacting directly with large language models (LLMs) from several leading providers, such as Anthropic, Perplexity, and Mistral. Developers can now easily experiment with different models and providers by changing just a few lines of code, simplifying the process of integrating AI into their applications.
“The Vercel AI SDK and Next.js provide the foundation for the next wave of AI-native user experiences,” said Jared Palmer, VP of AI at Vercel, in an exclusive interview with VentureBeat. “Because of its position in the stack, both at the framework and infrastructure levels, Vercel is uniquely positioned to build the AI framework for the web.”
Powerful Methods for AI-Driven Applications
The AI SDK Core offers a set of powerful methods for text generation, object generation, and tool use, enabling developers to create interactive and responsive AI experiences without compromising performance. The Language Model Specification, which is now open-source, provides an abstraction across AI providers, much like an ORM abstracts working with different databases.
“By going through the AI SDK’s unified interface, developers can experiment more fearlessly since the complexity and idiosyncrasies of models and providers are now encapsulated,” Palmer explained.
ModelFusion.dev Acquisition Expands AI SDK Capabilities
Vercel’s acquisition of ModelFusion.dev brings several key, easy-to-use AI functions to the new AI SDK 3.1, extending its capabilities beyond UI and toward a more complete AI framework for TypeScript developers. The AI SDK also simplifies the process of generating structured objects for automation and agent development, allowing developers to define JSON schemas and coerce LLMs to output typed, structured objects that fit the defined schema.
Industry analysts believe that Vercel’s move into the enterprise AI space is well-timed, as businesses increasingly seek to harness the power of AI to improve their operations and customer experiences. With its comprehensive AI framework and infrastructure offerings, Vercel is strategically positioned to capture a significant share of the growing enterprise AI market.
“We’re excited to help build the next generation of AI-native products on the web,” said Palmer. “Vercel’s unique position across both frameworks and infrastructure layers positions us exceptionally well to deliver the definitive AI framework for TypeScript with AI SDK.”
As the AI landscape continues to evolve, Vercel’s AI SDK 3.1 and the acquisition of ModelFusion.dev demonstrate the company’s commitment to empowering developers and enterprises with the tools they need to build innovative, AI-driven applications.
