Underdog shows off a 32MB speech model in new demo

Underdog, a startup focused on small AI models, has released a browser-based game demo showcasing its new speech model called Woof, which is only 32MB in size. The game features a retro tech-themed room with interactive elements like a typewriter that speaks back typed text and a music tuner, all powered by the model running locally without an internet connection. The model has 31 million parameters and is open for download. While such a small model likely won't replace larger models, it could enable local assistant experiences or personalized podcasts. This follows Underdog's earlier release of Bark, a 167MB speech-to-text model for edge devices. Founder Sigil Wen aims to build open, American-made models that allow private AI on user devices, and the company has also released a 27-billion-parameter model for laptops and a waitlisted locally-hosted app alternative to Muse and Instinct.

(Source：TechCrunch)