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About us
We're proving that AI doesn't need 100 billion parameters to be intelligent. We're building small, efficient models that will change the world.
Our mission
The AI industry is obsessed with size. Trillion-parameter models. Massive compute. We believe there's a better way — intelligent, efficient models that anyone can run.
Our open-source Rax 4.0 model proves that small models can deliver remarkable results. We're making AI accessible, affordable, and practical for everyday tasks.
10M+
API Requests
2,500+
Developers
99.99%
Uptime SLA
<50ms
Latency SLA
2024
Rax AI was born from a vision to democratize AI access
2024
Opened doors to early adopters and developers
2025
Expanded access with new models and features
Future
Bringing enterprise-grade features to all
Our story
Rax AI was born from a bold question: why does AI need to be so big? While the industry races to build trillion-parameter models requiring massive data centers, we're focused on hardware-level efficiency — proving that intelligence doesn't require size.
Instead of relying on brute-force compression that guts accuracy, we invest in compiler-level engineering. Rax AI compiles models down to native machine code instead of running through heavy Python inference stacks. We pair that with 2-bit and 4-bit quantization and dynamic sparsity to cut memory and compute cost while keeping accuracy close to full precision.
To guarantee high availability and scale, we run cloud infrastructure on AWS across North America, Europe, and Asia, alongside an on-premises server node in Nakuru, Kenya. That local node keeps data processing within the region while giving us very low latency for users nearby.
We're also committed to cultivating local talent. In partnership with Kisii University, we train students in advanced compiler engineering, helping build Kenya's next generation of systems-level engineers.
Our values
We believe advanced AI should be directly accessible to everyone in their daily lives — for learning, creating, writing, and problem solving without complexity.
We obsess over developer ergonomics. Every SDK, documentation guide, and API endpoint is built for fast integration and production reliability.
Your applications and conversations depend on us. We maintain robust global infrastructure delivering ~100+ words/sec streaming and sub-50ms latency.
No hidden costs, no lock-in. Open-weight models on Hugging Face, transparent pricing, and honest communication at all times.
Start chatting with Rax AI in your daily life or build production systems with our developer API. 100% free to start.