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by sodimel 839 days ago
This is cool. I don't want a 1GB+ download and an entire LLM running on my machine (or worse, on someone else machine) to find words.

What I really want is some simple predictive text engine to make writing in English easier (because its not my first language), helping me find more complex words that I don't use because I don't know them well enough.

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I've developed a neural network model for text correction, prediction, and autocompletion, specifically optimized for one of my iOS keyboard apps. The model is compact, at only 32MB, allowing for swift loading times. It predicts the next word based on the last four to five words, demonstrating robustness against errors, typos, and making minor grammar corrections.

The goal was to mimic the functionality of the stock iOS keyboard. This approach also opens up the possibility of training (or fine-tuning) the model with specialized vocabularies for various professional fields, such as law, medicine, and engineering, to predict, correct, and autocomplete domain-specific terms. I'm exploring whether this addresses a genuine need or is a solution in search of a problem.

Additionally, I'm considering integrating a comprehensive grammar correction feature directly into the keyboard. While there are existing apps with this capability, they rely on online APIs. My aim is to offer a self-contained, local model as an alternative.

Cool. But do you intend on sharing it? Or you just wanted to tell people that you made it?