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llama.cpp b11676 release enables OpenSSL by default, adds SYCL support

The llama.cpp project has released version b11676, which includes SYCL support and enables OpenSSL by default in its build scripts. This update also modifies the build process for Microsoft Windows to use LLAMA_BUILD_BORINGSSL and refactors several components, including the removal of a download UI build. The release was tagged by arthw and co-authored by Sigbjørn Skjæret. AI

IMPACT Improves local LLM deployment capabilities by enhancing build options and dependencies.

RANK_REASON This is a software release for a tool that facilitates running LLMs locally, not a frontier model release or significant industry event.

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llama.cpp b11676 release enables OpenSSL by default, adds SYCL support

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  1. llama.cpp — Releases TIER_1 English(EN) · arthw ·

    b11676: [SYCL] Enable ssl in build script and CI (#30456)

    <ul> <li> <p>enable OPENSSL=ON as default in build script, update it in CI and dockerfile</p> </li> <li> <p>change to LLAMA_BUILD_BORINGSSL on windows</p> </li> <li> <p>refactor</p> </li> <li> <p>rm Download UI build</p> </li> <li> <p>Apply suggestion from <a class="user-mention …