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Gemma4:26b model runs locally, offering offline vision capabilities

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The Gemma4:26b model is now running locally, enabling users to execute it without limits and offline. This model, which includes vision capabilities, can process at 60 tokens per second. The user also shared a PowerShell function to automate package upgrades, simplifying the process for local model management. AI

IMPACT Enables local, offline execution of AI models for enhanced privacy and control.

RANK_REASON User sharing a local model and a script for managing it.

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Gemma4:26b model runs locally, offering offline vision capabilities

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    So, Gemma4:26b (active 4B, IT-QAT) is running locally. And it helped me with this little script in Powershell because I'm lazy. I mean as always, it's not Claud

    So, Gemma4:26b (active 4B, IT-QAT) is running locally. And it helped me with this little script in Powershell because I'm lazy. I mean as always, it's not Claude Mythos, but I can run it as much as I want. Literally. No limits. Offline. And it has vision. The 12B model has audio.…

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