Exhibit 9.7
2026 →Smaller, local and specialised models
The future is not only about ever larger models. Smaller systems can run locally, specialise in specific domains and offer lower cost or better privacy.
Why it is in the museum
This room separates what is already happening, strong trends and genuinely uncertain futures.
Evidence for this exhibit
Institutional / scientific source
This source supports the dated event and the core claim described in this exhibit.
Main source: Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2026 and contemporary literature on edge and domain-specific AI.
What to keep in mind: The evidence is used only for the claim stated on this page; broader interpretations remain curatorial.
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This small guide uses only the documented facts on this page. If your question goes beyond them, it will say so instead of filling the gap.
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