Sounds too good to be true? It’s not – you can now run powerful AI models directly on your laptop or desktop, fully private and offline. No data sent to servers, no waiting, and no bill at the end of the month.
How? With tools like Ollama (for those who prefer the command line) and LM Studio (if you like a graphical interface), running local AI has never been easier.
Here’s all you need to do:
- Download Ollama or LM Studio, depending on whether you prefer typing or clicking.
- Install the software — it works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- Choose and download the AI model your machine can handle (e.g., 7B, 12B, 13B…).
- Start chatting with AI directly — through the terminal (Ollama) or LM Studio interface.
If you’ve got a stronger machine (newer processor, more RAM), you can run larger models easily. If you’re on an older laptop, it’s best to start with smaller models like 7B.
This is the ideal solution if you want your AI to stay truly yours – for notes, brainstorming, offline help, or even local programming – without worrying that someone “out there” is reading your content.
In brief: Tech World Highlights
- Microsoft is reportedly adding xAI’s Grok model to its Azure development platform, amid rumors of tension between CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
- Google launched Little Language Lessons, three new AI experiments using Gemini’s multilingual capabilities for personalized learning.
- NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stated that China is “not falling behind” in AI, highlighting companies like Huawei as strong contenders in the “endless long-term race.”
- Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s new venture Thinking Machines Lab is reportedly close to raising $2 billion, with Murati said to hold unique board voting power.
- Runway launched Gen-4 References for paid plans, allowing users to insert characters into scenes with consistency using photos, images, 3D models, or selfies.
Trending AI tools:
- Firefly 4 and 4 Ultra – Adobe’s next-gen text-to-image generation models.
- Music AI Sandbox – Google’s new AI tools for creating and editing music.
- Hummingbird-0 – Tavus’ new state-of-the-art model for lip-syncing.
