Category: File Formats
Definition
Safetensors is a secure file format for storing AI model weights without security risks.
How It Works
Traditional model files can contain malicious code that runs when you load them. Safetensors stores only the numerical data needed for AI models - nothing that can execute.
It's faster to load than older formats and works across different AI frameworks.
Why It Matters
Safetensors prevents security attacks through model files. As more people share AI models online, safe file formats become crucial for preventing malware.
Hugging Face and other model repositories increasingly use safetensors as the standard format.
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