SmallThinker: Revolutionizing Local Deployment of Large Language Models Introduction: The Local AI Deployment Challenge Imagine carrying a supercomputer in your pocket that can answer complex questions, write code, and solve math problems—all without internet. This has been the promise of large language models (LLMs), yet until recently, these AI giants required massive cloud servers and constant internet connectivity. Enter SmallThinker, a breakthrough family of models designed specifically for local deployment on everyday devices like smartphones and laptops. Traditional LLMs like GPT-4 and Claude operate primarily in the cloud, creating: Privacy concerns with data leaving your device Latency issues from network …