With the “Efficient Language Model for On-Device Deployment” (ELMOD-2.7B), Fraunhofer IIS is releasing a compact large language model (LLM) optimized for German, specifically designed for use in resource-constrained environments. Now available on open-source platform Hugging Face, it addresses key challenges such as infrastructure cost, cloud dependency, and data privacy.
Audible Audiobooks, Podcasts and Originals now Streaming with xHE-AAC Audio Codec
Fraunhofer IIS, primary developer of the xHE-AAC audio codec, is pleased to announce that Audible, a leading producer and providers of premium audio storytelling, is now delivering an elevated experience to its listeners by streaming with Fraunhofer’s xHE-AAC audio codec.
