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MacBook Air M4 (16GB) queried for video generation model capability

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A user with a 16GB MacBook Air M4 is inquiring about its capability to run simple video generation models. They note that the device can currently handle text models up to 12 billion parameters and image models around 6-7 GB, albeit slowly. The primary question is whether this hardware configuration is sufficient for basic video generation tasks. AI

RANK_REASON User query about hardware capability for a specific AI task, not a new release or significant industry event.

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MacBook Air M4 (16GB) queried for video generation model capability

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

    16GB Macbook Air M4, Can it Run any simple video generation model ?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I have 16GB Macbook Air M4. It can run text models upto 12B. It can also run 6 to 7 GB image models, though slow.</p> <p>Can it Run any video generation model ?</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/use…

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