in a big achievement within the Middle East, Haltia.AI, a trailblazing startup based in the UAE, has achieved a significant milestone in the deployment of artificial intelligence. The company has successfully completed the quantization 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.
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.