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Why the Future of AI Depends on Smaller Models

Quantization reduces AI model size by lowering precision, enabling deployment on edge devices like drones without significant intelligence loss. This article explains the math behind floating-point, integer quantization, and techniques like GPTQ and GGUF.

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  • Quantization maps model weights from 32-bit floats to 8-bit or 4-bit integers, drastically reducing memory.
  • 4-bit quantization incurs minimal accuracy loss, allowing 7B models to run on smartphones and drones.
  • Post-training quantization methods like GPTQ and GGUF minimize errors through grouping and calibration.
  • Future 1.58-bit ternary models promise extreme efficiency for edge AI.

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