SMRTR TechApr 18, 2025Ars Technica

Microsoft’s “1‑bit” AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems

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BitNet b1.58, a new AI model, achieves similar performance to full-precision models while using only 0.4GB of memory, running efficiently on CPUs, and consuming up to 96% less energy, significantly reducing resource requirements.

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