Zyphra is a tech company specializing in artificial intelligence, headquartered in Palo Alto and expanding its footprint in both Montreal and London. We are in the process of developing MaiaOS, a sophisticated multimodal agent system that leverages cutting-edge research in hybrid neural network architectures (SSM hybrids), long-term memory, and reinforcement learning techniques. It is our conviction that the future of artificial general intelligence (AGI) will hinge on a blend of cloud-based and on-device strategies, with a notable trend towards local inference capabilities. MaiaOS is engineered with a deployment framework that optimizes inference efficiency, facilitating real-time intelligence applications. Our talented AI and product teams hail from prestigious organizations such as Google DeepMind, Anthropic, StabilityAI, Qualcomm, Neuralink, Nvidia, and Apple, bringing a wealth of experience to our initiatives. With comprehensive knowledge in AI models, learning algorithms, and systems infrastructure, we prioritize enhancing inference efficiency and maximizing AI silicon performance. At Zyphra, our mission is to make cutting-edge AI systems accessible to a wider audience, fostering innovation and collaboration in the field. We are excited about the potential societal impacts of our technology as we move forward.