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Running AI Locally

Published about 2 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.

What caught my eye this week

Generate AI Images

Yes, you can also generate AI images locally on your device with comfy. Though you will need some hardware...

Develop MCP Server For Your Needs

If you find an LLM too limiting, then maybe you should consider adding an MCP server tailored to your needs.

Vectorize Your DB with Milvus

​Milvus is an open-source vector database built for GenAI applications.

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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