Hey everyone! I'm looking for advice on how to get started with creating or accessing a private AI. I have disabilities that cause me to have a really poor memory, and I often struggle to keep track of my complicated health issues. I'd love to have something that listens to me and can act as a personal reminder. For example, if I say 'My back really hurts,' it could remind me that I strained a muscle recently. I'm super cautious about privacy though—I don't want my data shared or sold, and I definitely don't want to be monitored. I'd like a solution that acts like a private memory system for my notes, and I'm even willing to record voice prompts if needed. Any tips or guidance on this would be greatly appreciated!
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While you can run local AI models, you should think about how much coding experience you have. The system you want sounds simple, but it can get complicated quickly. If coding isn’t your strength, you might want to hire someone to help you build this. Look for developers experienced in AI and local systems to ensure your data stays private.
It sounds like a really important project for you! Your best option might be to look into local AI models like Llama 2 or Mistral that you can run on your own computer. Tools like Ollama can help set things up without sending any data online, which addresses your privacy concerns. For voice interactions, consider using Whisper for speech-to-text and a text-to-speech library for replies—all of this can work on a decent computer. It's definitely possible, and there’s a lot of resources available to help you get started!
I don’t have any coding experience, unfortunately. Do you have any suggestions on what expertise I should look for if I decide to hire someone?