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llama.cpp b9518 disables on-device spec checkpoints in server

New release removes speculative checkpoint validation for local LLM inference...

Deep Dive

The latest llama.cpp release (b9518) from ggml-org disables on-device spec checkpoints in the server component. The release includes builds for macOS Apple Silicon and Intel, Linux, Android, and Windows, with several platform-specific builds disabled.

Key Points
  • Release b9518 disables on-device spec checkpoints in the server component (#24108)
  • Affects speculative decoding validation in locally-run LLMs
  • Builds available for Apple Silicon, Intel, Linux, Windows, Android, and more; some platforms are DISABLED

Why It Matters

For local AI inference users, this change simplifies server behavior but may alter speculative decoding reliability.

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