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Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating
I'm embarking on a journey I've so far been hesitant to go on: actually using AI on the regular.
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The author begins a personal experiment to run powerful AI models locally rather than relying on cloud services, motivated by privacy concerns about sharing personal data. The piece will track progress as the writer tests local AI on devices such as Apple’s new Mac desktops, which are marketed for on‑device AI, and upcoming RTX Spark Windows machines that can be equipped with up to 128 GB of RAM for agentic AI workloads. The narrative frames the effort as a way to determine whether the cost of high‑end hardware is justified for everyday AI use.
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