What is Helion in PyTorch?

Helion's a Meta tool for writing and autotuning ML kernels, now under PyTorch Foundation — makes GPU code fast and painless.

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Safetensors stores weights without executable code, dodging pickle vulnerabilities — load fearlessly.

What's happening with ExecuTorch and PyTorch?

ExecuTorch, Meta's on-device runner, merges into PyTorch Core for broader edge AI access.

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PyTorch Foundation Supercharges Open AI with Helion, Safetensors, and ExecuTorch Merge

Amid Paris conference buzz, PyTorch Foundation grabs Helion and Safetensors — turbocharging kernels and securing models. It's the open AI stack we've been waiting for.

Open Source Beat Apr 11, 2026 3 min read

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PyTorch Foundation adds Helion for kernel autotuning and Safetensors for secure model files 𝕏
ExecuTorch merges into PyTorch Core, boosting on-device AI 𝕏
Shifts focus to production AI, strengthening open stack governance 𝕏

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