Google has launched Gemma 3n, an open-source AI model designed to operate without an internet connection. This innovation could disrupt the current AI market. A key advantage of Gemma 3n is its ability to function on devices with limited resources; it runs smoothly on smartphones with 2GB of RAM.
This multi-modal model from Google supports various input types including text, audio, images, and video. However, the output is currently restricted to text. The model also boasts impressive language comprehension, capable of understanding more than 140 languages. Gemma 3n is part of the larger Gemma series, which includes models like Gemma 3, SignGemma, and Gemmaverse.
The offline functionality of Gemma 3n sets it apart from competitors like ChatGPT. ChatGPT requires an active internet connection to function, limiting its usability in areas with poor or no internet access. Gemma 3n, on the other hand, offers AI capabilities regardless of internet availability, opening up new possibilities for AI application.