Video by FOSSASIA via YouTube
The future of AI isn’t just bigger models—it’s making AI accessible everywhere. In many parts of the world, unreliable internet and limited computing resources make cloud-based AI impractical. This talk explores how Small Language Models (SLMs) can bring powerful AI capabilities to low-connectivity and offline environments.
Learn how compact AI models can run locally on affordable hardware, deliver real-world value without constant internet access, and expand access to AI for underserved communities. We’ll discuss the lessons from projects like TinyStories, practical deployment strategies, and why offline-first AI may be critical for the next billion users.
Perfect for developers, AI practitioners, and open source enthusiasts interested in edge AI, local LLMs, digital inclusion, and building AI systems that work beyond the cloud.
FOSSASIA Summit 2026 held in Bangkok, is Asia’s leading Open Source tech conference featuring sessions on #AI, #Cloud, #DevOps, #Open Hardware, #Security, #Web #Mobile Technologies, #Web3, and #Databases. Learn more: http://summit.fossasia.org
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