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LLMs demonstrated on $10 microcontroller, achieving 10 tokens/sec

A developer has demonstrated that large language models (LLMs) can operate on extremely low-power hardware, specifically a $10 microcontroller. This achievement allows for LLMs to run on a wide range of devices, achieving nearly 10 tokens per second with coherent output. The breakthrough suggests a future where AI capabilities are integrated into even the most basic computing hardware. AI

IMPACT Enables LLM integration into a vast array of low-power devices, expanding AI accessibility.

RANK_REASON Demonstration of LLM capability on low-power hardware, not a new model release or frontier research.

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LLMs demonstrated on $10 microcontroller, achieving 10 tokens/sec

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Demonstration of LLM capability on low-power hardware, not a new model release or frontier research.
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COVERAGE [3]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Dev proves LLMs will run on anything – even a $10 microcontroller

    Nearly 10 tok/s and it's mostly coherent — What's not to like?

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

    Dev proves LLMs will run on anything – even a $10 microcontroller # AI https://www. theregister.com/edge-and-iot/2 026/08/04/dev-proves-llms-will-run-on-anythin

    Dev proves LLMs will run on anything – even a $10 microcontroller # AI https://www. theregister.com/edge-and-iot/2 026/08/04/dev-proves-llms-will-run-on-anything-even-a-10-microcontroller/5283088

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Dev proves LLMs will run on anything – even a $10 microcontroller Nearly 10 tok/s and it's mostly coherent — What's not to like? https://www. theregister.com/ed

    Dev proves LLMs will run on anything – even a $10 microcontroller Nearly 10 tok/s and it's mostly coherent — What's not to like? https://www. theregister.com/edge-and-iot/2 026/08/04/dev-proves-llms-will-run-on-anything-even-a-10-microcontroller/5283088 # Tech # Technology # Tech…