Tether's Medical AI Beats Google's Models on Devices

Tether, known for its stablecoin, has just launched new medical AI models that outperform Google's, and they run right on your phone. Here's the thing: these models, named QVAC MedPsy-1.7B and MedPsy-4B, are designed for efficiency. They don't need powerful cloud servers, meaning your sensitive health data stays private on your device. What's interesting is how small they are. The 1.7-billion parameter model, which is smartphone-friendly, scored over 62 on medical benchmarks. That's 11 points higher than Google's MedGemma-1.5-4B-it, even though it's less than half the size. The larger 4-billion parameter model scored over 70, beating Google's much bigger 27-billion parameter system. These tiny models also give quick, concise answers, saving battery life. The bottom line: this breakthrough means smarter, more private medical AI could soon be in everyone's pocket.