Underdog unveils 32MB speech model Woof in browser game
underdog releases 31.7mb voice model woof that runs in browser, enabling local ai experiences. this could drive adoption of edge ai.
underdog, a startup, has released a game demo featuring its new voice model called woof, which is only 32mb large. the game, built with woof, runs in the browser and allows users to interact with a retro-themed room, typewriter, and music tuner. woof has 31 million parameters and can generate speech on most devices without an internet connection. underdog's founder, sigil wen, aims to create open, american-made ai models that can run on users' devices, enabling private ai experiences. this development could drive local assistant experiences and personalized podcasts.