App Developers Should Ship Their Own On-Device Models
abacaj · x · 2026-08-03
The author argues that more apps should integrate and run their own models rather than relying solely on cloud APIs. By offloading compute to end-user devices, apps can offer flexible pricing models like pay-once. Small, easily accessible local models will become more critical than ever.
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