There will be an open source fable-level model that runs on a base MacBook mini / Air or equivalent. I don’t think people have realised this…

Emad Mostaque predicts that open-source AI models will soon reach a capability level ("fable-level") where they can run efficiently on consumer-grade MacBook Air/Mini computers without specialized hardware. He suggests this development has been underestimated by the broader tech community in terms of its implications for AI accessibility and democratization.

Source: Emad Mostaque (X) | 2026-06-20