Small Models, Big .NET Energy

Name: Small Models, Big .NET Energy
Uploaded: 2026-11-10T18:10:03+00:00
Description: dotnet explores Foundry Local and small models through a C# developer's lens, with demonstrations of AI running on local hardware. The session examines...

3 days ago by dotnet

In this session from dotnet, demonstrations of Foundry Local show what small AI models can do on a developer’s own hardware. The discussion takes a C# perspective on choosing when local execution is a useful fit.

Foundry Local and small models

Session BRK037 focuses on practical local AI demonstrations rather than model size alone. It explores what is possible without a cloud connection and where local AI shines.

For .NET developers, the central consideration is balancing three factors:

Capability: What the model can accomplish for the task.
Speed: How quickly it runs on local hardware.
Cost: How cost influences the choice of model and execution approach.

The session uses these trade-offs to frame where small models and Foundry Local fit into C# development.