Local vs Cloud AI: Both Extremes Are Wrong, Says Engineer
bendee983 · x · 2026-11-13
The author observes a bifurcation in AI between fully local and fully cloud deployments, arguing both extremes are wrong. Local AI offers full control—privacy and resilience against frequent cloud outages—while cloud AI provides convenience plus isolation, preventing AI agents from taking unwanted actions on your device. His takeaway: choose based on the task and use case.
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