An Introduction to Running Generative AI (LLMs) Locally

Ever wondered how you can run Generative AI models (LLMs )locally on your computer? In this hands-on, beginner-friendly session, we’ll show you how to install and use Ollama, a powerful but simple tool that makes running local large language models (LLMs) easy.

No experience needed—we’ll guide you step by step:

• What Ollama is and why local LLMs are exciting
• How to install it on your local laptop or desktop
• How to load and use a variety of open-source models, including DeepSeek, LLaMA, and more
• How to interact with these models and explore their capabilities

By the end, you’ll have your own local AI assistant up and running—no cloud, no fees, and no coding required.