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How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer

Wired's David Nield explains how to install a large language model on a personal computer, offering a digital assistant that preserves data privacy. The guide covers local AI setup as an alternative to cloud-based chatbots.

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How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer
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Wired AIInstalling a large language modelon your personal computer gives you a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.Get AI news in your inbox

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