Microsoft’s “1‑bit” AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems

Microsoft’s “1‑bit” AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems

Future AI might not need supercomputers thanks to models like BitNet b1.58 2B4T.

BitNet: Microsoft shows how to put AI models on a diet

BitNet b1.58 2B4T is a new language model from Microsoft designed to operate with minimal energy and memory usage. The article BitNet: Microsoft shows how to put AI models on a diet appeared first on THE DECODER.

TechCrunch: Microsoft researchers say they’ve developed a hyper-efficient AI model that can run on CPUs

TechCrunch: Microsoft researchers say they’ve developed a hyper-efficient AI model that can run on CPUs. “Microsoft researchers claim they’ve developed the largest-scale 1-bit AI model, also known as a ‘bitnet,’ to date. Called BitNet b1.58 2B4T, it’s openly available under an MIT license and can run on CPUs, including Apple’s M2.”The post TechCrunch: Microsoft researchers say they’ve developed a hyper-efficient AI model that can run on CPUs fir…