PrismML ships Bonsai 27B, the on-device model behind Apple's interest

PrismML released Bonsai 27B, which it calls the first major AI model of its size able to run on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with its CEO confirming Apple is actively examining the startup's compression technology. The launch puts a concrete product behind last week's report of Apple's interest, shrinking a large model to run on-device with intelligence comparable to server-based systems. On-device models like Bonsai cut latency, cost, and privacy exposure versus server-hosted alternatives, a priority as Apple overhauls Siri and Apple Intelligence.

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