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Multimodal Model Packaging in 2026: Lightweight Containers, Privacy Layers, and On‑Device Performance

In 2026, packaging determines whether your multimodal model is usable at the edge, auditable in production, and resilient under privacy constraints. This guide synthesizes field lessons, observability playbooks, and hardware realities to give model teams an operational roadmap.

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Multimodal Model Packaging in 2026: Lightweight Containers, Privacy Layers, and On‑Device Performance

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