IBM's Open Source Granite 4.0 Nano AI Models Are Small Enough to Run Locally Directly in Your Browser

IBM's open source Granite 4.0 Nano AI models are small enough to run locally directly in your browser

In an industry where model size is often seen as a proxy for intelligence, IBM is charting a different course — one that values efficiency over enormity, and accessibility over abstraction.The 114-year-old tech giant's four new Granite 4.0 Nano models, released today, range from just 350 million to 1.5 billion parameters, a fraction of the size of their server-bound cousins from the likes of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. These models are design…

IBM launches specialised AI model to enhance decision-making in defence and national security

Unlike general-purpose AI models, the IBM Defense Model is built for defence-specific tasks and can be deployed in air-gapped, classified, and edge environments. It is based on IBM’s Granite foundation models and delivered through IBM watsonx.ai, aligning with the company’s strategy to offer smaller, domain-tuned open-source AI models that drive high-impact innovation. “Defense organizations need AI they can trust – solutions that deliver accura…

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IBM releases four open-source Granite 4.0 Nano AI models ranging from 350M to 1.5B parameters, designed to run on consumer hardware and even in web browsers

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat: IBM releases four open-source Granite 4.0 Nano AI models ranging from 350M to 1.5B parameters, designed to run on consumer hardware and even in web browsers  —  In an industry where model size is often seen as a proxy for intelligence, IBM is charting a different course …

IBM unveils lightweight open source AI models for local browser use

IBM has introduced its Granite 4.0 Nano AI models, which are designed to run locally in web browsers, emphasizing efficiency and accessibility. This approach challenges the common belief that larger models equate to greater intelligence, promoting a shift towards smaller, more manageable AI solutions. By making these models open source, IBM aims to democratize AI technology and enhance user engagement. The post IBM unveils lightweight open sourc…