Nous Research has released NousCoder-14B, a new open-source code generation model with 14 billion parameters. The model is designed to compete with proprietary models like Claude Code, emphasizing transparency and accessibility for developers. It is built on the DeepSeek-Coder architecture and fine-tuned on a large dataset of code from multiple programming languages. The release comes amid growing industry interest in AI coding assistants, positioning open-source alternatives against closed commercial offerings. Key features include strong performance on benchmarks like HumanEval and the ability to run locally, giving developers more control over their tools. The model’s development reflects a broader trend of specialized, efficient AI models for specific tasks like software development. Read the full article at https://venturebeat.com/technology/nous-researchs-nouscoder-14b-is-an-open-source-coding-model-landing-right-in