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IBM launches Granite 4.1 models in 3B, 8B, and 30B sizes

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IBM has launched its Granite 4.1 series of models, available in 3B, 8B, and 30B parameter sizes. Early testing indicates that the smaller 3B model offers superior speed, though it is prone to errors, while the larger 30B model exhibits slower performance even on high-end hardware. This release suggests IBM is focusing on smaller, more efficient models. AI

IMPACT IBM's focus on smaller models may offer more accessible and efficient AI solutions for specific tasks.

RANK_REASON Release of new models by a major tech company, but not a frontier model lab. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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IBM launches Granite 4.1 models in 3B, 8B, and 30B sizes

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # IBM released its new Granite 4.1 3B, 8B, and 30B models while I was working on the Pascal Numeric Library with # Copilot and arguing with a bunch of AI haters

    # IBM released its new Granite 4.1 3B, 8B, and 30B models while I was working on the Pascal Numeric Library with # Copilot and arguing with a bunch of AI haters. I tested Granite 4.1 3B and 30B models on Command prompt and Ollama's local app. Granite 4.1 3B is significantly faste…

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