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Mac Studio

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6 creators

Running open-source AI models locally

"The AI running on your Mac Studio with 256 gigs of RAM, which cost $12,000, which I just bought. It's a little too expensive right now."

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Running local open source AI models to avoid sharing sensitive IP with closed AI providers

"I literally just ordered two Mac Studio M5s. We're going to be running local models and we're moving off Claude for a lot of our sensitive data."

Chamath Palihapitiya

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Desktop computing for local AI model processing

"Having that work on the incredible hardware I'm gonna have on my desktop on this $12,000 Mac Studio."

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MacBook Pro

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5 creators

Computer for building iOS apps

"The first thing that you're going to need is a Mac. I'm using a MacBook Pro M4, but I'm pretty sure any newer MacBook M1 and beyond will work just fine."

Riley Brown

The iPhone Duo Needs Apps (Claude Can Build Them) ▶ 1:01
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High-RAM laptop for AI workloads

"I went from spending $1,500 on MacBook Air to spending $3,000 on MacBook Pro specifically to get to 48 gigs of RAM."

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The Pentagon Wants Equity in AI Startups | E2336 ▶ 35:00

Primary portable computer, taken on hikes and off-site for writing

"It fits my number one thing, which is I want to take my 14-inch, 48 gigs of RAM MacBook Pro with me when I go on a hike in case I get inspired."

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Breaking down Nvidia’s Hugging Face and Poolside bets | E2331 ▶ 1:43:01
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