SMRTR AIJul 17, 2025MIT Technology Review

How to run an LLM on your laptop

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Local language models (LLMs) are becoming popular among tech enthusiasts and privacy-conscious users, now running on laptops and smartphones. They offer increased privacy, control, and independence from major AI companies. While less powerful than online counterparts, local LLMs help users understand AI limitations. Tools like Ollama and LM Studio make them accessible to non-coders. The trend reflects growing interest in AI democratization and personal data protection.

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