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AI model integrates RISC-V CPU into weights, runs Doom

An AI engineer has successfully integrated a 32-bit RISC-V CPU directly into the weights of the Qwen 3.5-4B large language model, creating a system dubbed "Qwenputer." This experimental model can execute arithmetic operations, run C and MicroPython code, and even play the game Doom, albeit slowly. The implementation uses the model's own Gated DeltaNet state as RAM and has passed RISC-V tests, demonstrating its ability to process instructions and perform calculations without external tools. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates novel methods for integrating computational logic directly into LLM weights, potentially improving arithmetic capabilities and enabling in-model execution.

RANK_REASON Research paper detailing a novel integration of a CPU within an LLM's weights.

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AI model integrates RISC-V CPU into weights, runs Doom

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    AI model gets a 32-bit RISC-V CPU compiled directly into its weights, then runs DOOM on it

    Qwenputer is an experimental blend of the stock Qwen 3.5 4B LLM with a 32-bit RISC-V CPU compiled and inserted directly into its weights.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    An engineer compiled a 32-bit RISC-V CPU directly into the weights of Qwen 3.5 4B. The model now runs arithmetic, code, and, of course, DOOM. https://www. tomsh

    An engineer compiled a 32-bit RISC-V CPU directly into the weights of Qwen 3.5 4B. The model now runs arithmetic, code, and, of course, DOOM. https://www. tomshardware.com/tech-industry /artificial-intelligence/ai-engineer-successfully-compiles-a-32-bit-risc-v-cpu-in-qwen-3-5-4b-…