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UAE startup Haltia . AI , completes LLM quantisation to operate on-device , offline
H altia . AI , a startup based in the UAE , has achieved a significant milestone in the deployment of artificial intelligence . The company has successfully completed the quantisation of a Large Language Model , LLM to operate on-device and offline , a first in the region . This advancement marks a new era in AI , enabling powerful AI processing on consumer devices without the need for cloud connectivity .
Haltia . AI ’ s proprietary technology enables efficient operation of the LLM across various personal devices , including iPhones , in both online and airplane modes . This breakthrough fosters a new level of AI accessibility and integration , making advanced AI technologies more versatile and private .
As Haltia . AI gears up for a market launch in Q1 2024 , this technological feat bolsters its ongoing fundraising activities . The startup is currently engaged in SAFEs and pre-revenue funding rounds , supported by a long waitlist of interested early adopters , underscoring the market ’ s anticipation and confidence in their innovative product .
“ Our objective was not just to bridge the gap between sophisticated AI capabilities and daily-use technology , but also to ensure utmost privacy and offline functionality ,” said Arto Bendiken , CTO and co-founder at Haltia . AI . “ Achieving this on popular devices like iPhones without cloud dependency is a testament to our dedication to user privacy and AI innovation .”
Talal Thabet , CEO and co-founder at Haltia . AI added , “ This achievement redefines the landscape of personal AI ’ s . It demonstrates the practicality and immense potential of high-level AI integration in everyday devices . We ’ re proud to contribute to the UAE ’ s vision of being a vendor in technological innovation .”
This pioneering work by Haltia . AI is set to influence the global AI industry significantly , establishing new standards for AI applications in personal electronics and beyond . It reaffirms the UAE ’ s position as not only an emerging hub for technological innovation and optimism , but taking the first place globally in AI per capita as per the Economist ’ s recent assessment .
Founded by technology visionary and celebrated cypherpunk Arto Bendiken
Talal Thabet , CEO and co-founder , Haltia . AI
alongside entrepreneurial powerhouse Talal Thabet , Haltia . AI is on a mission to revolutionise industries and enhance quality of life through state-of-the-art AI solutions that prioritise user autonomy and data integrity . Talal , with 25 years of experience across multiple sectors and five successful exits from eight startups in less than twelve years , pairs seamlessly with Arto ’ s deep tech background to forge a unique vendor ship synergy that is both innovative and grounded in industry acumen .
Haltia . AI emerges as a trailblazer in the realm of personal AI , with its pioneering on-device platform built upon the bedrock of cypherpunk principles , privacy first . Haltia . AI ’ s proprietary companions , Halford and Tiana , deliver an unprecedented level of efficiency and privacy in a world demanding ethical technology solutions , enabling the company to fulfil its promise to empower members to live the life they imagined . •
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