What happened to Moondream3?

Last year, the preview of Moondream3, a visual model that promised good performance and innovative features compared to other similar models, caused a stir. However, since then, the project seems to have stalled.

Lack of updates

Despite the release of an MLX version a month ago, an implementation for Llama.cpp is still missing. The tech community is wondering about the reasons for this lack of updates and the fate of the project. Models like Moondream3 open new frontiers in human-machine interaction, but require constant support to be fully developed.

Visual models, in general, represent a rapidly expanding area of research in the field of artificial intelligence. Their ability to interpret and interact with the visual world opens up new possibilities in various sectors, from robotics to healthcare.