Answers — Private AI, Explained

Straight answers to the questions people ask before owning a private AI. Each page is kept current and reviewed against official specifications.

• AI appliance vs ChatGPT subscription: which is better?
• Is there an AI assistant with no subscription?
• What is the best AI for confidential documents?
• Can an AI assistant work without internet?
• How much does it cost to run AI locally?
• How do I give an AI my documents safely?
• Is my data safe when I use an AI assistant?
• Is the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano good for an AI assistant?
• Is there a private, family-safe AI assistant?
• What is a private AI appliance?
• What is Hermes, the Digital Twin Pro assistant?
• Who keeps a home AI updated and maintained?