How to Use AI Without Using Data Centers: A Beginner's Guide to Local and Offline AI

There's an entire ecosystem of AI tools, many of them free, open-source, and running entirely on your own device, that most people have never heard of. This episode breaks down what local AI is, what you give up when you use it, and which tools are worth trying today. Including Jan.ai, Locally AI for Apple devices, and Obsidian for local project management. If your AI use involves anything sensitive, this episode is for you.

Sources Referenced
• Jan.ai (open-source, offline AI assistant for Mac, Windows, Linux): jan.ai
• Locally AI (on-device AI for iPhone, iPad, and Mac): locallyai.app
• Obsidian (local-first knowledge management): obsidian.md
• Featherless AI (catalog of 26,000+ open-source models): featherless.ai
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