Tether AI has released version 0.16 of its QVAC SDK, bringing new tools for image generation, robotics, and video to developers. The update is designed to push decentralized AI development forward while strengthening privacy and autonomy in multimedia and robotics applications.
What's in the update
The latest SDK includes modules for generating images, controlling robotic systems, and processing video. Tether AI says the release is part of a broader push to give developers more control over AI workflows without relying on centralized infrastructure. The company did not provide a detailed changelog, but the features are aimed at both research and production use.
Decentralized AI focus
QVAC SDK 0.16 emphasizes decentralized development. That means developers can build and run AI models locally or on their own infrastructure, rather than depending on cloud services. This approach is meant to reduce bottlenecks and give users more autonomy over their data and models.
Privacy and autonomy in robotics and media
The new version also enhances privacy protections for robotics and multimedia tasks. For robotics, the SDK includes tools that let systems process sensor data on-device, limiting exposure of sensitive information. For multimedia, it adds capabilities for generating images and video while keeping data local. These features are designed to give developers more control over how AI interacts with physical and digital environments.
The SDK is available now from Tether AI's website. Developers can download it and start building with the new tools immediately.




