Last mentioned: Feb 23, 2026
Training Target
Goal to complete the majority of the model's training phase.
Training Completion
Target date for finishing the majority of the Swedish-language model training.
Development Commencement
Work begins immediately on gathering editorially reviewed training data.
Strategy Unveiled
PM Ulf Kristersson announces the national AI strategy and homegrown model plan.
National Strategy Unveiled
PM Ulf Kristersson announces the homegrown Swedish LLM project.
Development Start
Immediate commencement of work using existing foundational models as a base.
WASP Launch
The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program is established.
WASP Launch
The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program is established.
The Swedish government has unveiled a strategic initiative to develop a homegrown large language model (LLM) designed to reflect the nation's specific cultural values and linguistic nuances. Backed by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and major media publishers, the project aims to complete model training by the end of 2026 to ensure technological sovereignty.
The Swedish government has announced a strategic initiative to develop a homegrown large language model (LLM) designed to reflect the nation's specific culture, values, and linguistic nuances. Led by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, the project aims to complete core training by 2026 using high-quality, editorially reviewed data from local media and publishers.