
Gemma-3n: Google’s AI Revolution for faster, CPU-friendly AI
Last Updated on August 29, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Krishan Walia
Originally published on Towards AI.
Just 2 GB of RAM is what it requires!
For decades, ‘powerful AI’ meant ‘big servers.’ Today, Google flips the script with Gemma-3n — an AI so compact it fits in 2 GB of memory yet outpaces larger models in speed🚀
Gemma 3n revolutionizes artificial intelligence by enabling it to function on edge and mobile devices, addressing user concerns about data privacy and the need for open-source solutions. The new model enhances performance without the necessity of cloud reliance, facilitating instantaneous language translation and offline AI applications. Furthermore, innovative technologies, including Per-Layer Embeddings, offer efficient use of memory, allowing complex AI models to operate seamlessly on devices with as little as 2 GB of RAM. This shift towards on-device processing not only ensures data safety but also paves the way for next-generation applications, effectively reimagining user interactions with AI through unprecedented speed and responsiveness.
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