User skeptically explores running local LLMs on macOS for experimentation. Highlights LLMs as complex but not sentient, praising their capabilities in summarization and advice. Prefers local models for privacy and dissatisfaction with AI companies' ethics. Recommends tools like Llama.cpp and LM Studio for accessibility. Discusses choosing models based on size, runtime compatibility, and functional abilities like image processing and reasoning. Encourages testing various models while noting the benefits of local LLMs for personal and secure experimentation.

https://blog.6nok.org/experimenting-with-local-llms-on-macos/