March 5, 2025: Light-R1-32B Sets New Benchmark for Math Models - Light-R1-32B, an open-source AI model trained for just $1,000, surpasses larger models like DeepSeek on advanced math benchmarks, including the AIME. Developed with curriculum-based supervised fine-tuning and direct preference optimization, it excels in mathematical reasoning. Released under Apache License 2.0, it allows enterprises free use and modification for commercial purposes. The model shows strong generalization in scientific tasks, offering a cost-effective template for high-performance AI in specialized domains.