Understanding Local AI and Large Language Models
For the past few years, frontier artificial intelligence has been dominated by cloud-hosted services like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. While these platforms offer convenient access to powerful AI models, relying entirely on remote servers introduces clear drawbacks: token limit restrictions, recurring subscription fees, Internet dependency, potential privacy concerns, and variable network latency. This guide will break down the core concepts, technical terminology, and hardware layers required to run a large language model (LLM) on your computer, and provide a clear path for hardware enthusiasts looking to build or optimize a system for local AI.
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