Nous Research has released NousCoder-14B, a new open-source AI model specialized for code generation and programming tasks. The model, with 14 billion parameters, is positioned as a competitive alternative to proprietary models like Anthropic’s Claude Code. It is designed to understand and generate code across multiple programming languages, aiming to assist developers with tasks such as code completion, debugging, and explanation. The release capitalizes on current industry interest in AI coding assistants. The model’s open-source nature allows for greater accessibility and customization compared to closed commercial offerings. Read the full article at: https://venturebeat.com/technology/nous-researchs-nouscoder-14b-is-an-open-source-coding-model-landing-right-in