Smaller models are more efficient, making them quicker to train and run. That’s good news for anyone wanting a more affordable on-ramp. And it could be good for the climate, too: Because smaller models work with a fraction of the computer oomph required by their giant cousins, they burn less energy.
These small models also travel well: They can run right in our pockets, without needing to send requests to the cloud. Small is the next big thing.