AI Is Cheap Right Now. Here's How to Make Sure It Stays Free for You.
AI prices won't stay this low. Here's why cloud AI gets pricier over time, and how local AI on your own computer stays free for good.
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Private AI, in plain English.
Short, honest writing about AI that runs on your own computer — how Hearth works, what's new, and why local-first matters.
Is It Safe to Share Personal Info with ChatGPT?
Explore the safety of inputting personal data into ChatGPT and the benefits of local AI alternatives like Hearth that prioritize privacy.
Read →Hearth Comes to the Desktop — Bigger, Smarter AI, Still on Your Own Computer
Hearth now runs as a native Mac app — a private, local AI desktop app that runs bigger, smarter language models entirely on your own computer.
Read →How to Run AI Offline (No Internet, No Account, No Subscription)
Yes, you can run AI offline. Here's the simplest way to run AI offline on your own computer — no account, no subscription, works on a plane.
Read →Is Your AI Private? What Happens to What You Type — and the Honest Alternative
Is AI private? It depends on where the AI runs. An honest, plain-English guide to private AI and how to use a chatbot that never sends your words anywhere.
Read →What Is Local AI? A Plain-English Guide to AI That Runs on Your Computer
Local AI runs an AI model directly on your own computer, so your conversations stay private and never leave your device. Here's how it works.
Read →Your AI Shouldn't Live in Someone Else's Computer
Why I built Hearth — a free, private AI that runs entirely on your own computer. No account, no subscription, nothing leaves your machine.
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