Can You Run an LLM on Your Phone?

How I installed DeepSeek on my phone with surprisingly good results

Here's how you can run AI locally on your smartphone too.

By Robert Triggs

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February 1, 2025

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Deepseek's Janis Pro

The introduction of DeepSeek Janus has generated significant interest and a wealth of commentary. Vedang Vatsa FRSA shared:

DeepSeek’s Janus-Pro-7B is here. Outperforms DALL-E 3 & Stable Diffusion on GenEval/DPG-Bench. Separates understanding/generation, scales data/models for stable image gen. Unified, flexible, cost-efficient. Open-source win!.

And, AI expert Huzaifa Shoukat posted:

DeepSeek's new Janus Pro model is impressive. It's a multimodal LLM that understands images and generates them too. The 1B model runs in the browser using WebGPU via Transformers.js.

 * While Janus-Pro's source code is freely available on GitHub under the MIT License, it's important to note that the DeepSeek Model License governs how you can use the model. Setup instructions are provided in the repository.

DeepSeek is headquartered in Hangzhou, China and was founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, who also launched the hedge fund backing DeepSeek.

Deepseek, NVDIA, and the Future of AI

The way the stock market has responded in the price drop for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and related chipmaker stocks after the news of the Chinese (Deepseek) advance in AI using cheaper hardware is exactly how markets are supposed to work. Regardless of the news of the day, this should be good news for everyone that our markets are healthy and that they're responding appropriately.

Microsoft Renames Office to "Microsoft 365 Copilot"

This just in from XDA:

By Simon Batt - 3 days ago

## Microsoft 365 Copilot: The AI-Powered Productivity Revolution

In a bold move that signals the future of workplace technology, Microsoft has transformed its iconic Office suite into Microsoft 365 Copilot, marking a significant milestone in the company's AI journey.

### What's Changing?

Gone are the days of the familiar blue hexagon logo. Microsoft is now sporting a sleek Copilot-inspired brand identity that screams innovation. But this isn't just a cosmetic change – it's a fundamental reimagining of productivity tools.

### More Than Just a Rebrand

Microsoft isn't merely changing names; they're integrating AI deeply into every aspect of their productivity ecosystem. Copilot is no longer an add-on – it's now a core feature across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

### The Price of Progress

For the first time in 13 years, Microsoft 365 subscribers will see a price increase. While some might balk at the cost, the AI-powered features promise to dramatically enhance workplace efficiency.

### Beyond Microsoft's Ecosystem

The Copilot revolution isn't stopping at Microsoft's borders. Partnerships with companies like LG and Samsung are bringing AI assistants to smart TVs, suggesting a broader vision of interconnected, intelligent technology.

### The Community Speaks

Reactions are mixed. Tech enthusiasts are excited about the AI potential, while traditionalists worry about over-reliance on artificial intelligence. Sound familiar? It's the classic technology adoption curve.

### Looking Ahead

Is this Microsoft's definitive AI strategy, or will Copilot join the ranks of forgotten tech initiatives like Cortana? Only time will tell.

Stay tuned, stay curious, and get ready for an AI-powered productivity transformation.

Here's the link: https://www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-renamed-office-everyones-pcs/