When it comes to AI, maybe ChatGPT or Gemini come to mind. There are other players like Perplexity , Claude , Grok and Mistral. In a booming market, there are a whole host of AI models out there, many of which don't even require an internet connection.

Models that run without internet connections are called local AI models, and as the name suggests, they can be run on your own hardware. You don't need to connect to OpenAI's or Google's servers to use those versions of ChatGPT or Gemini.

This brings both advantages and disadvantages. The major advantage is privacy. With local AI, you can have it analyze sensitive documents or ask it embarrassing questions, all without worrying if Big Tech is watching. It's also unlimited. As long as you have power, you can continue asking questi

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