According to WIRED, users can now run chatbot assistants directly on their personal computers by installing large language models locally, offering a privacy-focused alternative to cloud-based AI services. The publication has released guidance on how individuals can set up these systems on their own hardware.
The approach addresses growing concerns about data privacy in AI usage. By running language models locally rather than relying on cloud-based services, users can interact with AI assistants without transmitting their data to external servers. WIRED describes this setup as providing “a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.”
The guide comes as large language models have become increasingly accessible to individual users, with various open-source models now available for download and local installation. This represents a shift from the traditional model where AI processing occurs on company servers, giving users more control over their information and interactions with AI technology.