Uncensored local model Bonzai 2 27B tops benchmarks, runs on 12GB VRAM
alexcovo_eth · x · 2026-09-25
Japanese developer Hikari, who specializes in abliterated open-weight local LLMs, reports that their new Bonzai 2 27B scored the highest result yet in BoldingBuilds' uncensored-model verification.
Key points:
- 27B parameters, runnable on 12GB of VRAM locally
- Verified as the uncensored model with the least knowledge degradation
- Intended for NSFW writing, unrestricted character chat, and research use cases where refusals get in the way
- Downloadable from the replies; the author plans Japanese-optimized uncensored models in the future
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