Offline-AI is often better than ChatGPT, offers full data control and is affordable. The most frequently asked questions and answers about Offline-AI are mentioned in the video interview and this article. The video was created at the Mainz Digital Congress MADKON24. in Germany
An optimized AI that delivers better results than ChatGPT is no vision but reality. This type of AI is called Offline-AI, it runs on demand without internet connection, sends no data to third parties and can be operated permanently with negligible costs.
More fun with Offline-AI!
Offline-AI can do more for companies and authorities than ChatGPT.
More information in the video and in the post.
In the following video important questions about Offline-AI are answered. For AI we even go down into the cellar. We, that's Michael Westphal from TV1/videotaxi and Dr. Klaus Meffert (author of this article, IT Logic GmbH).
A first glimpse into Offline-AI is also provided by the following information outside of the video.
What is Offline-AI?
An Offline-AI is an AI system installed on its own hardware.
The hardware can be rented or purchased. When purchasing hardware, the AI-server can either be embedded into a company's own IT infrastructure or located via colocation in a data center.
Even on specially selected workstations, Offline-AI can run. It's even possible on laptops.
As software, very powerful open-source AI models and AI libraries are used. You don't have to worry about them. Once installed, your AI server can be used.
What can Offline-AI do?
Everything that's possible with AI these days. This is now working very well for the German language too, by the way!.
Offline-AI can be optimized. It's your use case and therefore your solution. Your solution can be the best possible, in contrast to a universal system like ChatGPT.
What are the benefits of Offline-AI?
Here are the main advantages:
- Offline-AI delivers better results than general AI systems.
- They have full data control (your business secrets are also safe).
- New and better AI models can be easily implemented as needed.
- The costs are fixed and low.
- Your AI system can run indefinitely and even improve itself.
- They are independent of OpenAI and others (price increases, usage conditions etc.).
- The chat interface of ChatGPT can also be used for innocuous data.
Some may not believe it, but with little effort a Offline-AI can deliver significantly better results than any giant brain like ChatGPT. The secret ingredients are: fine-tuning with training data as well as a framework program that takes care of the non-creative part. Training data is either available or – almost a miracle – generated by the AI itself.
An Offline-AI can improve itself.
Possible through generating training data by the AI itself and self-criticism.
Is Offline-AI disconnected from the outside world?
No. Offline refers to the AI itself. It requires no internet connection and does not need to send data anywhere.
An Offline-AI can retrieve data from the internet, communicate with other IT systems or send data to third parties as needed. What happens to the data and whether it must remain local is up to you alone.
What is the difference to ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a universal system that runs on hundreds of servers simultaneously in order to provide answers. It contains much ballast which is generally just ballast for everyone, for example many languages or much knowledge that nobody needs overall.
ChatGPT can often remarkably answer general questions. On the other hand, ChatGPT fails at specific problem statements, doesn't know corporate knowledge, can't browse the internet for you or hallucinate. No wonder, since Albert Einstein couldn't explain well how to best attach a shelf to the wall either.
The future of AI is offline: High security and performance without cloud.
ChatGPT is a cloud service of an American company in which Microsoft is also involved. Security, confidentiality, costs, and independence are keywords that raise questions in this context. Those who need general answers to general questions can use this system more easily. For everything else, it offers less value.
What is the cost of Offline-AI?
AI-servers can already be rented for a few hundred euros per month in German data centers.
For the purchase of a AI-server, companies should calculate around 6000 euros. Only more expensive is it when the load per server is to be increased. Then one can set around 2000 euros for an increase in computing power by 100%. All costs that hold within themselves. Who knows SAP systems, knows other numbers.
The professional installation of your AI system costs a few thousand euros once. This includes consulting, software installations, AI libraries, and AI models.
For your use case, a prototype can be created very quickly and cost-effectively. Often web surfaces are offered as an interface option. The costs for the prototype are low and depend on the use case.
In contrast to "earlier times" (two years ago), a AI project is initially a very time-limited matter. While earlier several months were required for a minimal product (MVP), it now takes only days.
How can your company or authority get started?
Think of use cases you would like to have solved. Here are a few real AI showcases:
- Legislation in simpler language and summarized
- Simplify communication with intelligence: customer inquiries, damage reports, support tickets, etc
- Generate images, even blazing fast on a laptop. Also possible:
- Impose a style
- Assign textures
- Define schema
- Audio transcription of high quality (only about 5 corrections needed for a 30-minute speech)
- Reliable knowledge system for your company's knowledge
You are welcome to receive an initial consultation with statements on feasibility and costs.
Often a workshop is sensible in your company. In a 2 or 4 hour workshop, clarity can be created first.
A first prototype can typically be created both in terms of time and effort very quickly. The finished product is basically not far off, depending on the application case. It will definitely (actually always) go faster than you know from other software projects.
It's worth investing in Offline-AI. Your system can then be made available for use as quickly as possible, and processes within the company simplified. The result are cost savings. For example, because documents can be found faster and better or customer inquiries can be answered better and faster.
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Key messages
Offline AI is a powerful and customizable alternative to ChatGPT that offers better results, full data control, and lower costs.
Offline AI offers high security and performance without relying on the cloud, making it a more independent and cost-effective solution for specific tasks compared to general-purpose AI systems like ChatGPT.
Investing in Offline-AI can quickly and efficiently improve your company's knowledge system, leading to cost savings and streamlined processes.
My name is Klaus Meffert. I have a doctorate in computer science and have been working professionally and practically with information technology for over 30 years. I also work as an expert in IT & data protection. I achieve my results by looking at technology and law. This seems absolutely essential to me when it comes to digital data protection. My company, IT Logic GmbH, also offers consulting and development of optimized and secure AI solutions.
