Apple in talks with startup that shrinks AI models to run on an iPhone
Apple is in discussions with startup PrismML to integrate technology that shrinks powerful AI models for use on iPhones.
The brief
Apple is currently in talks with PrismML, a startup specializing in technology that squeezes large AI models onto mobile devices. The company has recently released Bonsai 27B, which it claims is the first major AI model of its size capable of running on an iPhone.
Coverage from CNBC, Quartz, 9to5Mac, and AppleInsider emphasizes the specific focus on model-shrinking capabilities. PrismML has confirmed the ongoing discussions with Apple regarding its technology.
Future developments depend on the outcome of these talks and the actual integration of PrismML's shrinking tech into Apple's hardware ecosystem.
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Quick answers
Which startup is Apple in talks with?
Apple is in talks with PrismML.
What is Bonsai 27B?
Bonsai 27B is a model released by PrismML, which the company claims is the first major AI model of its size fit for an iPhone.
What does PrismML's technology do?
The technology shrinks and squeezes powerful AI models so they can run on an iPhone.
Coverage (4)
- PrismML confirms it is in talks with Apple about AI model-shrinking tech AppleInsider · 2h ago
- PrismML releases Bonsai 27B, claiming first major AI model of its size fit for iPhone 9to5Mac · 2h ago
- Apple is in talks with a startup that squeezes powerful AI models onto an iPhone qz.com · 2h ago
- Apple in talks with startup that shrinks AI models to run on an iPhone CNBC · 2h ago broke it first
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