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AI model sizes: User nostalgia for 32B 'flash' models

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A user on r/LocalLLaMA reminisces about a time when "flash" models referred to 32 billion parameters, contrasting it with the current landscape where even larger models like Deepseek V4 Flash are being released. While acknowledging the excitement around rapid AI progress and the potential for future models, the user expresses a desire for more accessible model sizes that can run on consumer hardware, specifically hoping for releases like GLM 5.3 flash 32B. AI

IMPACT Highlights user demand for more accessible, smaller-scale AI models.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece discussing AI model size trends and desires.

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AI model sizes: User nostalgia for 32B 'flash' models

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Mr_Moonsilver ·

    I remember a time when 'flash' meant 32B

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I mean, Deepseek V4 Flash is an absolutely fantastic model, even though I can't run it on my machine it's so fascinating to see how it performs. Knowing that potentially it could be run at home is really motivating and makes me hopeful that those…

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