Sparks Fly: NVIDIA Accelerates Local AI at IFA 2026

NVIDIA announces optimizations for llama.cpp and vLLM that deliver up to 1.9x faster local inference on RTX GPUs. The company also introduces NVIDIA PAIR, a tool for distributing inference across local networks, and confirms support for new models including Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and Qwen3.8-Flash-Next. These updates enhance local AI development capabilities.