FunctionGemma: The On-Device AI Revolution for Privacy-First Function Calling

FunctionGemma: A Lightweight Open Model Specialized for Function Calling What is FunctionGemma, and why does it matter for building local AI agents? FunctionGemma is a specialized variant of the Gemma 3 270M parameter model, finely tuned specifically for function calling tasks. It serves as a strong foundation for developers to create custom, fast, and private on-device agents that convert natural language inputs into structured API executions. Abstract illustration of open source AI model with circuit connections Image source: Public web illustration representing open AI concepts This model stands out because it prioritizes efficiency on resource-constrained devices while maintaining high performance …