🧩 Local AI is no longer just a toy project.

In 2026, you can run a practical AI stack on a laptop: small LLMs, local embeddings, RAG, Jupyter/IDE integration, and no token bill.

This post breaks down what is actually usable right now: Qwen, Gemma, Llama, Ollama, Chroma/LanceDB, local RAG, Jupyter AI, hardware limits, and where local video still hurts.

Read the local stack