Language models like ChatGPT have fascinated many people, but not everyone wants to process sensitive data in the cloud. The good news: AI can also run locally, securely, and privately—and it's more powerful than you might think.

In this session, you'll get a practical overview of how to operate language models locally, illustrated using LM Studio. You will learn:

- How to set up LM Studio and what technical requirements are needed.
- Which models are currently recommended and how to select the appropriate one.
- How to effectively use these models for everyday tasks or professional use cases.
- The specific advantages of hosting AI locally and the exciting application scenarios that result from it.

The goal of this session is to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to immediately start your own locally hosted AI journey—securely, privately, and fully under your control.