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AI · May 5, 2025

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Moss – AI-Powered Semantic Search Running In-Browser (No Cloud)

Hey HN, We’ve been heads-down building MOSS - a semantic memory layer that brings AI-powered search and personalization fully on-device (No cloud | No latency | No data leaving the user’s device) We just launched a live demo showing MOSS running entirely in-browser, performing lightning-fast semantic search over local in-browser VectorDB. This unlocks a new class of privacy-first, hybrid AI experiences that work even without a server connection. If you’re curious about: - how to run AI search right inside the browser - the technical challenges behind on-device vector search - why we believe…

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Hey HN, We’ve been heads-down building MOSS - a semantic memory layer that brings AI-powered search and personalization fully on-device (No cloud | No latency | No data leaving the user’s device) We just launched a live demo showing MOSS running entirely in-browser, performing lightning-fast semantic search over local in-browser VectorDB. This unlocks a new class of privacy-first, hybrid AI experiences that work even without a server connection. If you’re curious about: - how to run AI search right inside the browser - the technical challenges behind on-device vector search - why we believe the future is hybrid (edge + cloud) … we’d love for you to check it out, break it down, and share your thoughts. Early access sign-up (for devs + partners): https://form.typeform.com/to/hZKVLFKW Let’s push on-device AI forward together!

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