For a long time, before Apple announced that they'd integrate Gemini into their devices, people posted fan fiction on HN about how Apple was going to bring local AI to the masses. Now Microsoft is actually doing it, and ...
why would it be better to host an AI on your PC, rather than in its own local box, with ability to access permitted aspects of your PC ?<p>i can tell you why a discreet box is better, you can firewall it, or physically unplug it when its not functioning in a desireable manner.
Well... I hope this open to other parties or an antitrust may be on their way. Can you image getting the ai subscriptions money and just let the user paid for the operation cost? Google, OpenAI and endless others wont be able to compete.