# Elvis Saravia backs webAI's open 8B model and new Mac app

> Original title: I am bullish on this vision. I've been using smaller models on my local machine to scale my agent teams.

- Source: Elvis Saravia
- Published: 2026-11-05T21:30:02.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/wxjw62k87eruleybllwr80wcg
- Original: https://x.com/omarsar0/status/2118455825513468238

## Summary

Elvis Saravia says he uses smaller models on his local machine to scale agent teams and praises webAI's new open 8B model and Mac app. He argues that powerful small reasoning models running locally can enable workflows such as AI R&D and custom harness optimization. Separately, webAI says its app is now live for everyone, running expert AI on laptops.

## Post

I am bullish on this vision. I've been using smaller models on my local machine to scale my agent teams. 

Powerful small reasoning models running locally can unlock all kinds of workflows, such as AI R&D and custom harness optimization. 

Love what this team is building. Do check out their new open 8B model and the new Mac app.

## Quoted post @Davidstout

> @thewebAI app is officially live for everyone.
> 
> Expert AI running on your laptop. The more powerful your device, the more it can do.
> 
> Download the app: https://webai.com

https://x.com/Davidstout/status/2118396066991165585