Why everyone is buying Mac minis: running open-source AI models locally
HarperSCarroll · x · 2026-11-11
A key driver of the Mac mini buying spree: it can run open-source AI models locally, keeping data on your desk and costing little beyond electricity after purchase. The catch is it can only handle smaller models for now; a follow-up covers another big reason.
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