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Fantastic (small) Retrievers and How to Train Them: mxbai-edge-colbert-v0 TechReport

Tiny AI Retriever That Fits in Your Pocket

Ever wondered how your phone could instantly find the perfect answer without calling a distant server? Scientists have created a new ultra‑small AI model called mxbai‑edge‑colbert‑v0 that does exactly that.
Imagine a tiny librarian living inside your device, quickly pulling the right book from a massive library the moment you ask.
This clever “mini‑retriever” works with just 17 million or 32 million tiny brain cells—far fewer than the giant models that run in the cloud—yet it still beats older, bulkier systems on everyday search tasks.
What makes it special is its ability to understand short questions and even long paragraphs with lightning speed, saving battery and data.
Think of it as a pocket‑sized detective that solves mysteries right where you are, no need for a distant headquarters.
This breakthrough means smarter apps, faster answers, and a future where powerful AI is truly everywhere, right in the palm of your hand.
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