Episode 1899 • • 58:53 - 1:04:18
1899: Asymmetric Intimacy
Technical Deep Dive into Local AI and Hardware
Jason Calacanis details his transition from paid AI services like 11 Labs to running unmetered open-source models at home. He explains the technical advantages of high-RAM hardware for running small language models (SLMs) and predicts that AI will soon be integrated into everyday devices like watches. The discussion emphasizes the cost-saving and privacy benefits of moving away from frontier models.