bitsandbytes2 private beta: runtime dynamic compression hits 1.5-2.0 bits at high quality
PMinervini · x · 2026-09-22
Tim Dettmers kicks off his "open-source week" by releasing a runtime dynamic compression framework that achieves 1.5-2.0 bit compression at high quality, integrated into bitsandbytes2 — designed to bring large models to smaller devices.
The bnb2 private beta starts today with a limited number of early-access slots; a paper and signup link are available. A significant release for anyone working on on-device deployment and extreme quantization.
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