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Local Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model enables Voice Operation Computer Recognition on M3 Max

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A user is testing a local model called Qwen3.8-Flash-Next for Voice Operation Computer Recognition (VOCR) on their Apple M3 Max with 64 GB of RAM. This model is reportedly the first small enough to run locally on their hardware and successfully handle a UI challenge. While the process was slow, taking approximately 39 minutes to complete, the user expressed optimism about its potential for AI-powered accessibility. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates the feasibility of running advanced AI models locally for specialized tasks, potentially improving accessibility.

RANK_REASON User testing of a specific model for a particular application on personal hardware.

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Local Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model enables Voice Operation Computer Recognition on M3 Max

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · chikim ·

    Testing VOCR with a local model for computer use! Qwen3.8-Flash-Next is the first local model small enough to run on my M3 Max with 64 GB that could tackle my U

    Testing VOCR with a local model for computer use! Qwen3.8-Flash-Next is the first local model small enough to run on my M3 Max with 64 GB that could tackle my UI challenge. More stats on the video description, but it's pretty slow. I edited out all the waiting for the model to re…

    LINKS youtube.com/watch dragonscave.space/@ZBennoui universeodon.com/@FreakyFwoof

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