Running LLMs on your own server (or even on your own computer) is totally possible. Yes, you need beefy equipment, but the advantages are great:
- You do not share your data with AI service providers
- Your app can interact with the LLM with no network latency
- If you have it running locally, it can even work offline
I wrote an extensive introduction to the world of self-hosted LLMs on Tighten's Blog. Check it out to learn how to set them up with Ollama, how to choose the right models, and how to make them interact with your apps.
See the full article here:
