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Ollama releases v0.40.6 with Windows runner fixes and cloud integration

Ollama has released version v0.40.6, introducing several updates and improvements. Key changes include preventing orphaned runners on Windows, adding new tensor and file types for GGUF, and launching Clef within Ollama's cloud infrastructure. The update also refines the use of identifiers for question keys in `--ask` mode. AI

IMPACT This update improves the stability and functionality of the Ollama tool for users running AI models locally.

RANK_REASON This is a software release for a tool, not a frontier model release or significant industry event.

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Ollama releases v0.40.6 with Windows runner fixes and cloud integration

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

    ⚙️ New Ollama Release! ⚙️ Version: v0.40.6 Release Notes: ## What's Changed * win: prevent orphaned runners by @dhiltgen in https:// github.com/ollama/ollama/pu

    ⚙️ New Ollama Release! ⚙️ Version: v0.40.6 Release Notes: ## What's Changed * win: prevent orphaned runners by @dhiltgen in https:// github.com/ollama/ollama/pull/ 18500 * gguf: add the q2_0 tensor and file types by @jmorganca in https:// github.com/ollama/ollama/pull/ 18967 * La…