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Microsoft researchers have introduced a new AI model that can run on standard CPUs, eliminating the need for specialized GPU hardware. The model, called BitNet b1.58 2B4T, achieves this by using a 1-bit architecture that simplifies processing and reduces energy consumption.

Microsoft’s new AI model, BitNet b1.58 2B4T, uses ternary quantization to dramatically reduce memory usage and energy consumption, making it possible to run advanced AI on standard hardware without high-end GPUs.