Local AI Glossary
What is Model merging?
Source: local-llm.net/glossary
The practice of combining weights from multiple fine-tuned models to create a new model that blends their capabilities. Merging methods include SLERP (spherical linear interpolation), TIES (TrIm, Elect Sign & merge), and DARE (Drop And REscale). Popular in the community for creating models that combine different strengths.
How Model merging fits in the local AI stack
Model merging is part of the broader local AI ecosystem. See the related guides, comparisons, and tools below to see how it applies in practice.
See also
- Full Local AI Glossary
- All learn topics
- What is Local AI?
- Quantization explained
- Hardware requirements
- How to choose a local LLM