How to Run Chat Assistant that Works Offline

AI chat assistants have become essential tools for productivity and creativity. They can help with many things, from answering questions to doing some tasks automatically. But most of these tools need to connect to services, like OpenAI and Claude, which means you always need internet access. While it is convenient, it also raises concerns about privacy, data security, and reliance on external servers.
If you want to use AI chat assistants without these concerns, you can host and run your own AI