Even Small Reasoners Should Quote Their Sources: Introducing the Pleias-RAG Model Family
Pleias introduces Pleias-RAG-350m and Pleias-RAG-1B, small reasoning models for RAG and summarization that natively support citations with literal quotes. These models are trained on a massive open dataset, focusing on European languages, and use structured reasoning to ensure verifiable answers. They aim to outperform smaller models in RAG benchmarks while offering trustworthiness for regulated industries.