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@kimmonismus: A "refusal-removed" version of Qwen3.8-27B can now run locally on Apple Silicon.

https://x.com/kimmonismus/status/2089763435865088508

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From X bookmark — @kimmonismus (Chubby♨️), Aug 18 2026 https://x.com/kimmonismus/status/2089763435865088508

A version of Qwen3.8-27B without refusal constraints can now run locally on Apple Silicon, raising concerns due to its ability to generate instructions for malware, fraud, and weapons. This model was released in MLX builds available in 2, 4, 6, and 8-bit versions, with testing mentioned for the higher bit versions. The creators themselves warn about the potential misuse of this AI. The information was shared by Chubby♨️ on X (formerly Twitter).

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A “refusal-removed” version of Qwen3.8-27B can now run locally on Apple Silicon. Even its creators warn that it can provide malware, fraud and weapons instructions on demand. It was released as an MLX build in 2, 4, 6 and 8-bit versions. The uploader claims its 4/6/8-bit tests

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