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Running AI Locally

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

by Kenny Wolf

Clear Byte decodes the hidden layers of hacking, privacy, and digital systems — delivering academic clarity in byte-sized, actionable insights for tech-curious minds.

Running AI Locally

Curious about running your own AI, without sharing data or paying monthly fees? In this issue, we explore how to set up a local LLM (like ChatGPT) right on your own machine. Whether you’re privacy-conscious, budget-minded, or just love tinkering with tech, you’ll learn how to get started quickly and keep full control over your data.

How To Setup LLM Like ChatGPT Locally

You don’t want to pay for LLMs like ChatGPT?

Maybe you’re not carefree when it comes to your data. Or maybe you’re just a curious tech nerd. This article explains how to set up a local GPT.

The setup is free, the data stays local and is possible without a lot of technical know-how.

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Tip of the Week

Avoid using AI features within secure or end-to-end encrypted services. Normally, messages are protected with end-to-end encryption, but when AI features are enabled, the data is often transmitted in plaintext to large language models (LLMs).

One exceptions is Apple Intelligence, which primarily processes data on device and, for more complex requests, securely uses Private Cloud Compute—where only the relevant data is processed on Apple silicon servers, never stored or accessible to Apple, and independently verifiable for privacy.
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