While most artificial intelligence (AI) relies on cloud servers and high-performance GPUs, domestic startup Persona AI (Persona AI) has thrown down the gauntlet to this trend. It has implemented an ultra-light AI model that operates on only CPUs without GPUs and performs all functions without being connected to the Internet.

What makes Persona AI's ultra-light AI model noteworthy is that it goes beyond simple lightweight technology and overcomes the structural limitations of AI. Existing AI requires large-scale data centers and Internet connections. Infrastructure costs increase, and AI is difficult to utilize in environments where Internet connections are unstable or impossible.

On the other hand, Persona AI has minimized the constraints of real-world environments, greatly increasing the popularity and practicality of AI. Laptops with Persona AI's technology can perform various AI functions without the Internet. This means that AI can be utilized for practical tasks such as report writing, translation, and image creation, not only in places where the Internet is blocked, such as airplanes, but also in military and financial fields where security is important.

The structure in which all operations are performed within the device has resulted in faster response speeds, and since no data is transmitted to the outside, the risk of hacking or information leakage is also greatly reduced. This is a major competitive edge in areas such as smart homes, self-driving cars, and robots where real-time response and strong security are important.

The core of the technology is not simply the lightweight model, but the AI ​​engine developed by Persona AI itself. After investing 15 billion won in R&D costs and 50 AI experts over 7 years, the AI ​​engine specialized for Korean has been completed. Furthermore, various functions such as language generation, image generation, summary, and translation have been integrated into a single package and made into software. It can be installed on various devices such as smartphones, notebooks, and home appliances, and AI can be used as a secretary without a network.

This AI model, which was created using purely domestic technology, has been recognized for its potential by attracting a cumulative investment of approximately 30 billion won. It is currently pursuing a project to install AI on various devices, and is also preparing for global expansion and an IPO in the future.

Persona AI presents a new AI paradigm with small but strong technology. It is an 'everyday AI' that operates anytime and anywhere on a personal device, beyond the limitations of infrastructure and networks. AI that anyone can easily access and utilize is opening the curtain on the era of true on-device AI.