multimodal
adjective
mul·ti·mod·al
ˌməl-tē-ˈmō-dᵊl 
-ˌtī-
: having or involving several modes, modalities, or maxima
multimodal distributions
multimodal therapy
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As large language models have evolved to more multimodal and multi-agent systems, the demand for AI processing power and capacity has continued to be strong.
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Jaures Yip, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Putting aside these limitations, this multimodal system could significantly advance eye disease research and diagnostics by providing a more complete picture of retinal health.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Next, leading multimodal AI teams invest in data-centric infrastructure that promotes collaboration and encourages visualizing model performance, not just measuring it.
—Brian Moore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Google DeepMind released a video on YouTube on September 25, revealing how their humanoids are now capable of performing multi-step, complex tasks using multimodal reasoning.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
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Jaures Yip, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Putting aside these limitations, this multimodal system could significantly advance eye disease research and diagnostics by providing a more complete picture of retinal health.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Next, leading multimodal AI teams invest in data-centric infrastructure that promotes collaboration and encourages visualizing model performance, not just measuring it.
—Brian Moore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Google DeepMind released a video on YouTube on September 25, revealing how their humanoids are now capable of performing multi-step, complex tasks using multimodal reasoning.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
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multimodal
adjective
mul·ti·mo·dal
ˌməl-ti-ˈmōd-ᵊl
: relating to, having, or utilizing more than one mode or modality (as of stimulation or treatment)
multimodal cancer therapy involving surgery, immunotherapy, and radiation
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