# How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer

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> Published: 2026-08-29 10:00:00+00:00

# How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer

By David NieldSource:

[Wired AI](https://www.wired.com)Installing a

[large language model](/glossary/large-language-model)on 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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