** Breakthrough in AI: SmolLM2 1.7B Model Deployed on Cloud-Based Virtual Machine with Ollama A groundbreaking open-source tool from HuggingFace, the SmolLM2 1.7B model, has been successfully deployed on a cloud-based virtual machine using Ollama and NodeShift's GPU-powered setup. This compact model boasts 1.7 billion parameters, allowing for versatility in handling various tasks while maintaining design efficiency. ** Source: https://dev.to/nodeshiftcloud/how-to-deploy-smollm2-17b-on-a-virtual-machine-in-the-cloud-with-ollama-5eke