Small Language Models (SLMs) are AI models built with fewer parameters than traditional LLMs, making them lightweight, efficient, and highly adaptable. By combining targeted training with advanced compression techniques, SLMs deliver excellent results on specialized tasks—without the heavy infrastructure burden.
Why SLMs are gaining momentum:
Run on standard CPUs with Intel® Xeon® processors
Real-time responsiveness with reduced latency
Affordable deployment across datacenter, edge, or mobile
Energy-efficient with a smaller carbon footprint
Open-source options for flexibility and faster prototyping
Use cases already making an impact:
Smarter recommendation engines with contextual insights
Code generation and refactoring for development teams
AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants in healthcare, HR, and customer service
Enhanced computer vision with natural language explanations
Automated summarization, translation, and classification tasks