Hi, my name is Tom Smykowski, I'm a staff full-stack engineer. I build and scale SaaS platforms to millions of users, working end-to-end from system architecture to frontend to mobile. On this blog I share what I learn about leveraging AI technologies in practical software development and ensuring data privacy.
What This Article Covers
Explore the potential of running AI models locally on your personal devices as an alternative to relying on public AI services. This article delves into the installation process, model selection, and integration with development environments like VSCode, offering insights into the feasibility and benefits of using private AI solutions.
Questions This Article Answers
- How can you set up and run AI models on a standard laptop without specialized hardware?
- What are the steps involved in integrating a locally run AI with VSCode?
- How does the performance of a private AI model compare with public AI services like ChatGPT?
- What privacy advantages do private AI models offer over their public counterparts?
- What challenges might you encounter during the setup and usage of a private AI model?
Length and Time
A practical guide with step-by-step instructions and personal insights. Approximately 7 minutes to read.