French Startup ZML Launches Free Software to Optimize AI Chip Inference

Paris, France – July 8, 2026 – ZML, a rapidly growing French artificial intelligence startup, today announced the release of ZML/LLMD, a new software designed to significantly speed up AI inference processes and lower the computational costs associated with running AI models.

Endorsed by AI luminary and Turing Award winner Yann LeCun, ZML aims to democratize access to efficient AI deployment with this freely available product. ZML/LLMD is engineered to optimize how AI models process data and generate outputs across a wide range of AI chips, a critical step in making advanced AI more accessible and affordable for businesses.

The challenge of inference speed and cost has been a major bottleneck in the widespread adoption of AI. As models become more complex and data volumes increase, the computational resources required for real-time decision-making and analysis escalate. ZML/LLMD directly addresses this by enhancing the efficiency of existing hardware, potentially reducing the need for costly hardware upgrades.

“Our goal with ZML/LLMD is to remove significant barriers to AI implementation,” said a ZML spokesperson. “By providing a powerful, free tool that optimizes inference, we empower more developers and companies to leverage AI without prohibitive costs.”

The release positions ZML as a key player in the competitive AI infrastructure landscape. With prominent backing and a practical, cost-saving solution, the company is poised to make a notable impact on how AI is deployed across various industries.