HONG KONG, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiiny AI Inc. (www.tiiny.ai), a US deep-tech AI startup, today unveiled the world's smallest personal AI supercomputer, the Tiiny AI Pocket Lab, officially verified by Guinness World Records under the category "The Smallest MiniPC (100B LLM Locally)."
The event marked the first global public unveiling of the Tiiny AI Pocket Lab. For the first time in AI supercomputing, a pocket-sized device is capable of running up-to a full 120-billion-parameter large language model (LLM) entirely on-device — without cloud connectivity, servers, or high-end GPUs.
Designed for energy-efficient personal intelligence, Tiiny AI Pocket Lab runs within a 65W power envelope. It can enable large-model performance at a fraction of the energy and carbon footprint of traditional GPU-based systems.
The device represents a major shift in the trajectory of the AI industry. As cloud-based AI increasingly struggles with sustainability concerns, rising energy costs, global outages, the prohibitive costs of long-context processing, and growing privacy risks, Tiiny AI introduces an alternative model centered on personal, portable, and fully private intelligence. According to Tiiny AI, the real bottleneck in today's AI ecosystem "is not computing power — it is dependence on the cloud."
"Cloud AI has brought remarkable progress, but it also created dependency, vulnerability, and sustainability challenges," said Samar Bhoj, GTM Director of Tiiny AI. "With Tiiny AI Pocket Lab, we believe intelligence shouldn't belong to data centers, but to people. This is the first step toward making advanced AI truly accessible, private, and personal, by bringing the power of large models from the cloud to every individual device."
Tiiny AI Pocket Lab is designed to support nearly all major personal AI use cases, serving developers, researchers, creators, professionals, and students. It enables multi-step reasoning, deep context understanding, agent workflows, content generation, and secure processing of sensitive information — even without internet access. The device also provides true long-term personal memory by storing user data, preferences, and documents locally with bank-level encryption, offering a level of privacy and persistence that cloud-based AI systems cannot provide.
Crucially, Tiiny AI Pocket Lab operates in the 'golden zone' of personal AI (10B–100B parameters), which satisfies over 80% of real-world needs. Going further, it supports models scaling up to 120B LLM, delivering intelligence levels comparable to GPT-4o. This enables PhD-level reasoning, multi-step analysis, and deep contextual understanding — but with the security of fully offline, on-device processing.
The announcement comes as the global LLM market is entering a period of rapid expansion. According to Grand View Research, the global LLM market size was estimated at USD 7.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 35.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 36.9% from 2025 to 2030. It is driven by advances in self-supervised learning, domain-specific model development, and rising enterprise adoption across sectors including retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and media.
Tiiny AI Pocket Lab is powered by two core technology breakthroughs that make large-parameter models viable on a compact device. TurboSparse, a neuron-level sparse activation technique, significantly improves inference efficiency while maintaining full model intelligence. PowerInfer, an open-source heterogeneous inference engine with more than 8,000 GitHub stars, accelerates heavy LLM workloads dynamically distributing computation across CPU and NPU, enabling sever-grade performance at a fraction of traditional power consumption. Together, these technologies allow Tiiny AI Pocket Lab to deliver capabilities that previously required professional GPUs costing thousands of dollars.
Key Specifications:
| Processor | ARMv9.2 12-core CPU |
| AI Compute Power | Custom heterogeneous module (SoC + dNPU), delivering
≈190 TOPS |
| Memory & Storage | 80GB LPDDR5X + 1TB SSD |
| Model Capacity | Runs up to 120B-parameter LLMs fully on-device |
| Power Efficiency | 30W TDP, 65W typical system power |
| Dimensions & Weight | 14.2 × 8 × 2.53 cm, approx. 300g, pocket-sized |
| Ecosystem | One-click deployment of dozens of open-source LLMs and
agent frameworks |
| Connectivity | Works fully offline; no internet or cloud required |
Processor
ARMv9.2 12-core CPU
AI Compute Power
Custom heterogeneous module (SoC + dNPU), delivering
≈190 TOPS
Memory & Storage
80GB LPDDR5X + 1TB SSD
Model Capacity
Runs up to 120B-parameter LLMs fully on-device
Power Efficiency
30W TDP, 65W typical system power
Dimensions & Weight
14.2 × 8 × 2.53 cm, approx. 300g, pocket-sized
Ecosystem
One-click deployment of dozens of open-source LLMs and
agent frameworks
Connectivity
Works fully offline; no internet or cloud required
The company also offers a ready-to-use open-source ecosystem. Tiiny AI Pocket Lab supports one-click installation of leading open-source models including OpenAI GPT-OSS, Llama, Qwen, DeepSeek, Mistral, and Phi, and enables seamless deployment of popular open-source AI agents such as OpenManus, ComfyUI, Flowise, Presenton, Libra, Bella, and SillyTavern. Users receive continuous updates, including official OTA hardware upgrades. The above features will be released at CES in January 2026.
Formed in 2024, the team brings together global engineers from MIT, Stanford, HKUST, SJTU, Intel, and Meta, with deep expertise in systems engineering, AI inference optimization, and hardware–software co-design. Their research has been published in premier academic conferences including SOSP, OSDI, ASPLOS, and EuroSys. In 2025, Tiiny AI secured a multi-million dollar seed round from leading global investors.
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About Tiiny AI Inc.
Tiiny AI Inc. is a US deep-tech AI startup pioneering personal AI supercomputing. It brings cloud-grade large-model intelligence fully on-device, private, offline, and accessible to everyone. With its founding team formed in 2024 by engineers from MIT, Stanford, HKUST, SJTU, Intel, and Meta, the company develops breakthrough technologies such as TurboSparse and PowerInfer that enable up-to-120B LLMs to run on pocket-sized consumer devices for the first time. Tiiny AI's mission is to make advanced AI accessible, private, and personal.
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Tiiny AI Reveals World's Smallest Personal AI Supercomputer, Verified by Guinness World Records
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Key points
- 250+ corporate and financial institution leaders convene in Singapore as APAC payments market reaches ~US$18 trillion1
- Bank of America held its annual Treasury Leaders Summit (TLS) and Financial Institutions (FI) Forum events in Singapore to discuss the role of AI-led platforms for treasury, trade and payments
- Now in their 15th year, the events continue to convene clients and market participants to address key industry issues
SINGAPORE, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Increasingly complex operating environment for trade and capital flows, elevated FX volatility and evolving liquidity risks are accelerating demand for AI-driven treasury, trade and currency solutions among Asia Pacific companies as they look to enhance resilience and performance.
This was a key takeaway from Bank of America's annual flagship client events held in Singapore – TLS (May 20) and FI Forum (May 21), which brought together more than 250 senior treasury and financial institution leaders from top global corporates, banks, asset managers and insurers.
Bank of America, the second largest bank in the world by market capitalization, has been hosting the TLS and FI Forum events for over 15 years, bringing together clients, market participants and policy makers to address the most pressing trends shaping payments, liquidity and transaction banking.
With more than US$13 billion in annual technology spend, Bank of America remains at the forefront of innovation, delivering world class solutions such as CashPro® and Intelligent Receivables®. These platforms help clients achieve real-time cash visibility, streamline payments and liquidity management, and enhance reconciliation capabilities at scale.
Hosted by Winnie Chen, Head of Global Payments Solutions (GPS), Asia Pacific at Bank of America, alongside senior global and regional leaders, the TLS and FI Forum underscored the US lender's role as a trusted strategic partner, convening clients to exchange insights, accelerate innovation and drive tangible outcomes.
"In an environment defined by persistent volatility and structural shifts, clients are seeking insights that go beyond theory," said Winnie Chen. "There is a clear pivot toward data and AI-driven capabilities that can help clients strengthen resilience, sharpen decision-making and deliver measurable results."
The events were held at a time when the Asia Pacific payments market has reached an estimated US$18 trillion in transaction value, highlighting a significant opportunity to optimize treasury, payments and risk management strategies in an increasingly complex environment.
"Bank of America's global platform, combined with our AI-enabled capabilities, positions us strongly to deliver seamless solutions that help clients navigate complexity and unlock growth," Chen added.
Frequently asked questions
Question: Who organizes the TLS and FI Forum events?
Answer: Bank of America's Global Payments Solutions (GPS) team organizes the Treasury Leadership Summit (TLS) and Financial Institutions (FI) Forum across Asia Pacific, with Singapore hosting its flagship editions. The bank has convened these events for over 15 years, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to client engagement and industry leadership.
Question: What is the objective of these events?
Answer: The forums are designed to bring together senior leaders from corporates and financial institutions to exchange perspectives on navigating market complexity. They provide a platform for peer-level dialogue focused on strengthening resilience, advancing innovation and delivering tangible outcomes amid evolving macroeconomic conditions, technological transformation and shifting client expectations.
Question: What differentiates Bank of America's Global Payments Solutions from its peers?
Answer: Bank of America's Global Payments Solutions business differentiates itself through the combination of its global network, deep industry expertise and sustained investment in technology innovation. With more than US$13 billion in annual technology spend, the bank delivers AI-enabled platforms such as CashPro® and Intelligent Receivables that provide clients with real-time insights, integrated liquidity management and scalable solutions. This positions Bank of America to help clients navigate complexity, enhance efficiency and drive growth across markets.
Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (FDIC), Bank of America offers industry leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts.
Reporters may contact
Kaustubh Kulkarni, Bank of America
Phone: +65 6678.1677
kaustubh.kulkarni@bofa.com
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Key points
- 250+ corporate and financial institution leaders convene in Singapore as APAC payments market reaches ~US$18 trillion1
- Bank of America held its annual Treasury Leaders Summit (TLS) and Financial Institutions (FI) Forum events in Singapore to discuss the role of AI-led platforms for treasury, trade and payments
- Now in their 15th year, the events continue to convene clients and market participants to address key industry issues
SINGAPORE, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Increasingly complex operating environment for trade and capital flows, elevated FX volatility and evolving liquidity risks are accelerating demand for AI-driven treasury, trade and currency solutions among Asia Pacific companies as they look to enhance resilience and performance.
This was a key takeaway from Bank of America's annual flagship client events held in Singapore – TLS (May 20) and FI Forum (May 21), which brought together more than 250 senior treasury and financial institution leaders from top global corporates, banks, asset managers and insurers.
Bank of America, the second largest bank in the world by market capitalization, has been hosting the TLS and FI Forum events for over 15 years, bringing together clients, market participants and policy makers to address the most pressing trends shaping payments, liquidity and transaction banking.
With more than US$13 billion in annual technology spend, Bank of America remains at the forefront of innovation, delivering world class solutions such as CashPro® and Intelligent Receivables®. These platforms help clients achieve real-time cash visibility, streamline payments and liquidity management, and enhance reconciliation capabilities at scale.
Hosted by Winnie Chen, Head of Global Payments Solutions (GPS), Asia Pacific at Bank of America, alongside senior global and regional leaders, the TLS and FI Forum underscored the US lender's role as a trusted strategic partner, convening clients to exchange insights, accelerate innovation and drive tangible outcomes.
"In an environment defined by persistent volatility and structural shifts, clients are seeking insights that go beyond theory," said Winnie Chen. "There is a clear pivot toward data and AI-driven capabilities that can help clients strengthen resilience, sharpen decision-making and deliver measurable results."
The events were held at a time when the Asia Pacific payments market has reached an estimated US$18 trillion in transaction value, highlighting a significant opportunity to optimize treasury, payments and risk management strategies in an increasingly complex environment.
"Bank of America's global platform, combined with our AI-enabled capabilities, positions us strongly to deliver seamless solutions that help clients navigate complexity and unlock growth," Chen added.
Frequently asked questions
Question: Who organizes the TLS and FI Forum events?
Answer: Bank of America's Global Payments Solutions (GPS) team organizes the Treasury Leadership Summit (TLS) and Financial Institutions (FI) Forum across Asia Pacific, with Singapore hosting its flagship editions. The bank has convened these events for over 15 years, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to client engagement and industry leadership.
Question: What is the objective of these events?
Answer: The forums are designed to bring together senior leaders from corporates and financial institutions to exchange perspectives on navigating market complexity. They provide a platform for peer-level dialogue focused on strengthening resilience, advancing innovation and delivering tangible outcomes amid evolving macroeconomic conditions, technological transformation and shifting client expectations.
Question: What differentiates Bank of America's Global Payments Solutions from its peers?
Answer: Bank of America's Global Payments Solutions business differentiates itself through the combination of its global network, deep industry expertise and sustained investment in technology innovation. With more than US$13 billion in annual technology spend, the bank delivers AI-enabled platforms such as CashPro® and Intelligent Receivables that provide clients with real-time insights, integrated liquidity management and scalable solutions. This positions Bank of America to help clients navigate complexity, enhance efficiency and drive growth across markets.
Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (FDIC), Bank of America offers industry leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts.
Reporters may contact
Kaustubh Kulkarni, Bank of America
Phone: +65 6678.1677
kaustubh.kulkarni@bofa.com
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Bank of America Highlights Surging Demand for AI-Led Treasury, Fx Solutions in Asia Pacific
