LLM Inference on Edge: A Fun and Easy Guide to run LLMs via React Native on your Phone!

The article presents a guide for deploying large language models (LLMs) on mobile devices using React Native, emphasizing the feasibility of running models like GPT-2 and DistilBERT on smartphones. It details the necessary optimizations for model size reduction and inference efficiency, including quantization techniques and the use of ONNX for model conversion. This approach enables practitioners to leverage LLM capabilities in mobile applications, enhancing user experiences without relying on cloud-based solutions.