Guide to Installing Local AI Chatbot

Sep 27, 2024

Installing a Local AI Chatbot

Overview

Learn to install a local AI chatbot on your computer, using free AI models.
Works without internet connection, ensuring data privacy.
Capable of uploading and interacting with documents locally.

Key AI Models Discussed

Llama 3: From Meta AI, best for general purposes.
53: From Microsoft, small size (2 GB).
Mistol & Mixol: Competitors to Llama 3.
Gemma: From Google, additional option.

Steps to Install

Step 1: Download Olama

Visit olama.com and download the software.
Works on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Move to Applications folder after downloading.

Step 2: Install Command Line AMA

Open Terminal on your computer.
Type olama run llama 3 to install Llama 3.
Confirm installation by interacting with the model in Terminal.
- Example prompt: "Hello, what's your name?"

Step 3: Explore Other Models

Visit the models tab on Olama site for options.
Install additional models using similar command format.
- Example for Mistol: olama run mistol

Step 4: Set Up Open Web UI

Download and install Docker from the Docker website.
Open Docker and ensure it is running.
Go to the Open Web UI GitHub page for installation instructions.
Copy and paste the installation command from the GitHub page into Terminal.
Once installation completes, access the UI via Localhost:3000.

Using the Local AI Chatbot

Select the AI model from the UI to start chatting.
Upload documents to interact and summarize content privately.
- Example: Upload a PDF and prompt for a summary.

Additional Features

Ability to compare responses from different AI models.
Advanced functionalities covered in a 90-minute course available online.
Potential to connect to OpenAI's API for extended capabilities (not fully private).

Conclusion

Successfully run a local AI chatbot without needing Wi-Fi, ensuring data security and privacy.
For more advanced usage, consider enrolling in the full course available.

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