"A small team have produced the UK’s first independent LLM (Locai L1-Large) and Locai - a general AI Assistant, outperforming GPT-5 and other models on conversational ability and human preference."

Locai Labs is a UK-based foundational AI company focused on human-centered, open, and energy-efficient AI. They emphasize collaborative development, user privacy through opt-in data practices, and environmental sustainability. Their foundational LLM, Locai L1-Large, and the AI Assistant outperform leading models like GPT-5, aiming to solve real problems and empower communities rather than pursuing undefined goals.