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How to Run an AI Model Locally—And Why You Might Want To
Free tools like Ollama and LM Studio can run open-weight AI models on your laptop, offline, and without a subscription. This guide explains how to download and run AI models directly on your computer, what kind of hardware you'll need, and how to get started with free tools like Ollama and LM Studio. Whether you want to save money, keep your conversations private, or experiment with AI models you can customize yourself, setting up a local AI assistant may be easier than you think.