I finally stopped forcing local LLMs and switched back to cloud AI
The author discusses the shift from using local LLMs to cloud-based AI tools. Previously, users could rely on free tiers of various AI tools, but these options have become increasingly limited. The article highlights the challenges of running LLMs locally and the benefits of utilizing cloud infrastructure for AI processing.
- ▪Free tiers of AI tools have become more restrictive, making it difficult to rely solely on them.
- ▪Running LLMs locally requires powerful hardware, which is not feasible for everyone.
- ▪Cloud-based LLMs offload processing to remote servers, alleviating the burden on personal devices.
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