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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Meet Gemma 3n: Google's lightweight AI model that works offline with just 2GB RAM
Google has officially rolled out Gemma 3n, its latest on-device AI model first teased back in May 2025. What makes this launch exciting is that Gemma 3n brings full-scale multimodal processing think audio, video, image, and text straight to smartphones and edge devices, all without needing constant internet or heavy cloud support. It's a big step forward for developers looking to bring powerful AI features to low-power devices running on limited memory. At the core of Gemma 3n is a new architecture called MatFormer short for Matryoshka Transformer. Think Russian nesting dolls: smaller, fully-functional models tucked inside bigger ones. This clever setup lets developers scale AI performance based on the device's capability. You get two versions E2B runs on just 2GB RAM, and E4B works with around 3GB. Despite packing 5 to 8 billion raw parameters, both versions behave like much smaller models when it comes to resource use. That's thanks to smart design choices like Per-Layer Embeddings (PLE), which shift some of the load from the GPU to the CPU, helping save memory. It also features KV Cache Sharing, which speeds up processing of long audio and video inputs by nearly 2x perfect for real-time use cases like voice assistants and mobile video analysis. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Contribute ToGau Seva At Hare Krishna Mandir Hare krishna Mandir Donate Now — GoogleDeepMind (@GoogleDeepMind) Gemma 3n isn't just light on memory it's stacked with serious capabilities. For speech-based features, it uses an audio encoder adapted from Google's Universal Speech Model, which means it can handle speech-to-text and even language translation directly on your phone. It's already showing solid results, especially when translating between English and European languages like Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese. On the visual front, it's powered by Google's new MobileNet-V5—a lightweight but powerful vision encoder that can process video at up to 60fps on phones like the Pixel. That means smooth, real-time video analysis without breaking a sweat. And it's not just fast—it's also more accurate than older models. You Might Also Like: Google DeepMind CEO warns of AI's true threat, and it is not your job Developers can plug into Gemma 3n using popular tools like Hugging Face Transformers, Ollama, MLX, and more. Google's also kicked off the Gemma 3n Impact Challenge , offering a $150,000 prize pool for apps that showcase the model's offline magic. The best part? Gemma 3n runs entirely offline. No cloud, no connection just pure on-device AI. With support for over 140 languages and the ability to understand content in 35, it's a game-changer for building AI apps where connectivity is patchy or privacy is a priority. Here's how you can try it out - Want to try Gemma 3n for yourself? Here's how you can get started: You Might Also Like: DeepMind scientist calls LLMs 'exotic mind-like entities': Why the future of AI needs a new vocabulary? Experiment instantly – Head over to Google AI Studio, where you can play around with Gemma 3n in just a few clicks. You can even deploy it directly to Cloud Run from there. Download the model – Prefer working locally? You'll find the model weights available on Hugging Face and Kaggle. Dive into the docs – Google's got solid documentation to help you integrate Gemma into your workflow. Start with inference, fine-tuning, or build from scratch. Use your favorite tools – Whether you're into Ollama, MLX, Docker, or Google's AI Edge Gallery—Gemma 3n fits right in. Bring your own dev stack – Already using Hugging Face Transformers, TRL, NVIDIA NeMo, Unsloth, or LMStudio? You're covered. Deploy it your way – Push to production with options like Google GenAI API, Vertex AI, SGLang, vLLM, or even the NVIDIA API Catalog.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
A guide to the 'doomsday plane': The US airborne command center
As President Donald Trump weighs whether he will target Iranian nuclear facilities amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict, the president's U.S. Air Force E-4B Nightwatch, also known as the "doomsday plane," is now attracting attention, having reportedly landed at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, D.C., earlier this week, according to the New York Post and other media. In response to inquiries about the alleged Nightwatch landing, officials from Joint Base Andrews told Fox News Digital that "as a matter of operational security, we cannot comment on specific location or purpose of the [National Airborne Operations Center] or other aircraft on our flightline." Other reports say the plane is no longer in the Washington area and is back at its home base. Iran Warns Us Joining Conflict Would Mean 'All-out War,' Refuses Demands To Give Up Disputed Nuclear Program Here's what to know about the E-4B Nightwatch: The E-4B is a Boeing 747-200 that has been militarized and is operated by the U.S. Air Force. Designed during the Cold War, the plane can remain airborne for up to a week and is able to refuel in midair. Sixty-seven antennas and satellite dishes allow the Nightwatch to communicate with individuals worldwide. Read On The Fox News App The U.S. maintains a fleet of four E-4Bs, built at a cost of $438.76 million each. The E-4B is designed as a mobile command post that allows national security officials, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President, and the Secretary of Defense to continue running the government during a nuclear conflict. According to a USAF press release, it is also used for international travel by the Secretary of Defense. "Additionally, the E-4B provides outside the continental United States travel support for the Secretary of Defense and his staff to ensure Title 10 command and control connectivity." According to the Aviation Zone, in 1994 FEMA was authorized to use the plane as a control and command center during natural disasters. In Iran's 'Forever War' Against The Us, Regime Has Targeted, Killed Americans Worldwide Publicly available U.S. Air Force data states that "at least one E4-B is always generated as a NAOC and on alert 24 hours a day, 7 days a week" to support senior defense officials. The E-4B can hold a crew of 112. Onboard, officials have access to 18 bunks, six bathrooms, a conference room, communications space, a briefing room and a rest area. The Air Force says that "the conduct of E-4B operations encompasses all phases of the threat spectrum." The Nightwatch can withstand an electromagnetic pulse and can survive nuclear blasts and cyberattacks. Netanyahu Declares Israel 'Will Exact The Full Price' After Iranian Strike Hits Hospital In Israel Leaders within Iran have threatened retaliation against the U.S. in the event it enters the Israel-Iran conflict. Theresa Payton, former White House chief information officer and CEO of the cybersecurity firm Fortalice Solutions, told Fox News Digital that the Islamic Regime may prepare a high-impact cyberattack on the U.S. "as it becomes more and more desperate." The president is said to be deciding whether to use the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to deliver a series of 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordinance Penetrators, also known as "bunker busters," to destroy Iran's well-fortified Fordow nuclear facility, which may lie further than 300 feet below mountainous rock. While Israel targeted facilities associated with the Iranian military and Iran's nuclear program, on June 19, Iran struck Soroka Hospital, the largest hospital in southern Israel, with a ballistic missile, causing damage. Original article source: A guide to the 'doomsday plane': The US airborne command center
Fox News
7 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
A guide to the 'doomsday plane': The US airborne command center
As President Donald Trump weighs whether he will target Iranian nuclear facilities amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict, the president's U.S. Air Force E-4B Nightwatch, also known as the "doomsday plane," is now attracting attention, having reportedly landed at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, D.C., earlier this week, according to the New York Post and other media. In response to inquiries about the alleged Nightwatch landing, officials from Joint Base Andrews told Fox News Digital that "as a matter of operational security, we cannot comment on specific location or purpose of the [National Airborne Operations Center] or other aircraft on our flightline." Other reports say the plane is no longer in the Washington area and is back at its home base. Here's what to know about the E-4B Nightwatch: The E-4B is a Boeing 747-200 that has been militarized and is operated by the U.S. Air Force. Designed during the Cold War, the plane can remain airborne for up to a week and is able to refuel in midair. Sixty-seven antennas and satellite dishes allow the Nightwatch to communicate with individuals worldwide. The U.S. maintains a fleet of four E-4Bs, built at a cost of $438.76 million each. The E-4B is designed as a mobile command post that allows national security officials, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President, and the Secretary of Defense to continue running the government during a nuclear conflict. According to a USAF press release, it is also used for international travel by the Secretary of Defense. "Additionally, the E-4B provides outside the continental United States travel support for the Secretary of Defense and his staff to ensure Title 10 command and control connectivity." According to the Aviation Zone, in 1994 FEMA was authorized to use the plane as a control and command center during natural disasters. Publicly available U.S. Air Force data states that "at least one E4-B is always generated as a NAOC and on alert 24 hours a day, 7 days a week" to support senior defense officials. The E-4B can hold a crew of 112. Onboard, officials have access to 18 bunks, six bathrooms, a conference room, communications space, a briefing room and a rest area. The Air Force says that "the conduct of E-4B operations encompasses all phases of the threat spectrum." The Nightwatch can withstand an electromagnetic pulse and can survive nuclear blasts and cyberattacks. Leaders within Iran have threatened retaliation against the U.S. in the event it enters the Israel-Iran conflict. Theresa Payton, former White House chief information officer and CEO of the cybersecurity firm Fortalice Solutions, told Fox News Digital that the Islamic Regime may prepare a high-impact cyberattack on the U.S. "as it becomes more and more desperate." The president is said to be deciding whether to use the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to deliver a series of 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordinance Penetrators, also known as "bunker busters," to destroy Iran's well-fortified Fordow nuclear facility, which may lie further than 300 feet below mountainous rock. While Israel targeted facilities associated with the Iranian military and Iran's nuclear program, on June 19, Iran struck Soroka Hospital, the largest hospital in southern Israel, with a ballistic missile, causing damage.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Air Force breaks silence on 'Doomsday plane' flight
Published: Updated: President Donald Trump 's emergency command aircraft was caught flying over parts of the US on Tuesday, sparking fears that an attack on US soil was imminent. Flight trackers spotted the Boeing E-4B 'Nightwatch ,' also known as the 'Doomsday plane,' soaring from Louisiana to Maryland . The Doomsday plane serves as a flying command post for key officials during times of crisis, particularly designed to survive a nuclear attack and coordinate military actions. However, the Air Force clarified that the flight was a pre-scheduled mission unrelated to current Middle East events. The military unit also shared a post on X the day after the flight, showing Secretary Dr Troy Meink boarding the E-4B. The post explained that Secretary Meink visited Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) yesterday for a Major Command (MAJCOM) immersion, a deep, firsthand overview of the command's operations. No additional details have been provided, but the Air Force shared the post with Snopes when it enquired about Tuesday's flight. The Doomsday plane took off from Barksdale Air Force Base. However, the craft is traditionally stored at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. FlightAware shows that the craft first left near Window Rock, Arizona, at 10:37am on Tuesday, making the trip to the Louisiana base. It can be deployed to other bases for operational readiness and in support of various missions. Past missions included transporting FEMA crews and acting as a command post during Hurricane Opal in 1995. A plane was also reportedly used as a safe haven for President George W Bush after the 9/11 attacks. However, the craft is not always used as doomsday vessels. The Secretary of Defense will occasionally travel overseas in an E-4B. While Tuesday's flight was pre-scheduled, it came just hours before Khamenei said that Iran would 'stand firm against an imposed war, just as it will stand firm against an imposed peace.' 'This nation will not surrender to anyone in the face of imposition,' he said in his first televised comments since Israel launched its surprise attack on Friday. Khamenei also alluded to Trump's recent statements, saying that 'intelligent people who know Iran, the Iranian nation, and its history will never speak to this nation in threatening language'. 'The Americans should know that any US military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage,' he added. Khamenei said that Israel had made a 'huge mistake' with its campaign, promising that it will be 'punished.' Trump will decide in the next two weeks whether the US will get involved in the Israel-Iran air war , the White House said on Thursday, raising pressure on Tehran to come to the negotiating table. Citing a message from Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters: 'Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks .' The US has a total of four E-4B aircraft, featuring unique capabilities that cannot be duplicated by any other aircraft used by the Air Force. They have thermal and nuclear shielding, and are capable of withstanding nuclear blasts, electromagnetic effects and cyberattacks. They can also launch retaliatory missiles. The plane carries special equipment and can communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world, and support analysts and strategists in-flight. E-4Bs have 67 satellite dishes and antennas in the ray dome. Doomsday planes have three decks, which include a command room, conference room, briefing room, teamwork area, communications room and a designated rest area featuring 18 bunks. The planes have remained airborne and operational for as long as 35.4 hours in one stint, but they were designed to operate in-flight for a full week without needing to land. The E-4B is also capable of refueling mid-air.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Air Force breaks silence on 'Doomsday plane' flight that sparked US bombing fears
President Donald Trump 's emergency command aircraft was caught flying over parts of the US on Tuesday, sparking fears that an attack on US soil was imminent. Flight trackers spotted the Boeing E-4B 'Nightwatch,' also known as the 'Doomsday plane,' soaring from Louisiana to Maryland. The Doomsday plane serves as a flying command post for key officials during times of crisis, particularly designed to survive a nuclear attack and coordinate military actions. The craft took off from Bossier City at 5:56pm ET, traveled along the coast, looped around the border of Virginia and North Carolina, before landing at Joint Base Andrews at 10:01pm. The flight sparked speculation about heightened presidential security amid growing tensions in the Middle East, where reports suggest Trump supports Israel 's military actions against Iran, demanding Tehran's 'unconditional surrender.' However, the Air Force clarified that the flight was a pre-scheduled mission unrelated to current Middle East events. The military unit also shared a post on X the day after the flight, showing Secretary Dr Troy Meink boarding the E-4B. The post explained that Secretary Meink visited Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) yesterday for a Major Command (MAJCOM) immersion, a deep, firsthand overview of the command's operations. No additional details have been provided, but the Air Force shared the post with Snopes when it enquired about Tuesday's flight. The Doomsday plane took off from Barksdale Air Force Base. However, the craft is traditionally stored at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. FlightAware shows that the craft first left near Window Rock, Arizona, at 10:37am on Tuesday, making the trip to the Louisiana base. It can be deployed to other bases for operational readiness and in support of various missions. Past missions included transporting FEMA crews and acting as a command post during Hurricane Opal in 1995. A plane was also reportedly used as a safe haven for President George W Bush after the 9/11 attacks. However, the craft is not always used as doomsday vessels. The Secretary of Defense will occasionally travel overseas in an E-4B. While Tuesday's flight was pre-scheduled, it came just hours before Khamenei said that Iran would 'stand firm against an imposed war, just as it will stand firm against an imposed peace.' 'This nation will not surrender to anyone in the face of imposition,' he said in his first televised comments since Israel launched its surprise attack on Friday. Khamenei also alluded to Trump's recent statements, saying that 'intelligent people who know Iran, the Iranian nation, and its history will never speak to this nation in threatening language'. 'The Americans should know that any US military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage,' he added. Khamenei said that Israel had made a 'huge mistake' with its campaign, promising that it will be 'punished.' Trump will decide in the next two weeks whether the US will get involved in the Israel-Iran air war, the White House said on Thursday, raising pressure on Tehran to come to the negotiating table. Citing a message from Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters: 'Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks.' The US has a total of four E-4B aircraft, featuring unique capabilities that cannot be duplicated by any other aircraft used by the Air Force. They have thermal and nuclear shielding, and are capable of withstanding nuclear blasts, electromagnetic effects and cyberattacks. They can also launch retaliatory missiles. The plane carries special equipment and can communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world, and support analysts and strategists in-flight. E-4Bs have 67 satellite dishes and antennas in the ray dome. Doomsday planes have three decks, which include a command room, conference room, briefing room, teamwork area, communications room and a designated rest area featuring 18 bunks. The planes have remained airborne and operational for as long as 35.4 hours in one stint, but they were designed to operate in-flight for a full week without needing to land. The E-4B is also capable of refueling mid-air.
