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Semantic Search Runs Locally in Browser Without Servers
A new technique enables semantic and hybrid search entirely within the browser using WebAssembly and local embeddings. It combines vector similarity with traditional keyword matching for fast, offline retrieval. The approach eliminates server costs and privacy concerns for client-side search applications.
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Practical for small-scale apps, but scalability and accuracy limits may curb broader adoption beyond niche use cases.
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