Running LLMs on your laptop

Running Large Language Models (LLMs) on a laptop has become increasingly accessible, thanks to various software solutions that make it easy to use AI without relying on cloud-based services. This talk compares leading software options and highlights key considerations for running LLMs locally.

• Why local LLM?
• Comparing leading LLM software
• Hardware (PC vs Mac) & Video cards
• Which models?
• Some Java code

Speaker
Eugenio "Gene" Alvarez is a software developer with over two decades of experience in Java development. Starting Java development in 1996 on a pilot project for the cruise line industry. With a long history of many successful production Java updates.

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