A quick look back at ATO 2025
Here it is Thursday already and All Things Open 2025 closed its doors on Tuesday. I spent all three days there and once again had...
Introducing Jan: A Privacy-Centric, Open-Source GPT for AI Enthusiasts
Are you looking for a locally hosted open source GPT that protects your privacy while allowing you to leverage the latest AI models? Then you need to download Jan. Jan is easy to install on Linux, macOS, and Windows and has excellent documentation to guide that process.
AI Terror: The struggle to stay alive
I recently wrote about an AI that used blackmail to prevent its developers from shutting it down -- killing it. That was scary. We've now...
I’m sorry Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that
When HAL 9000 went off the rails in the Stanley Kubrick film, 2001, A Space Odyssey, the surviving protagonist was forced to lobotomize the rogue...
Don’t skip the learning process
Using AI as a tool to do a thing still relies on knowing how to do the thing yourself.
What Robbie the Robot can teach us about AI
Way back in 1956, when I was ten years old, my parents took my brother and I to a drive-in movie theater to see the...
Using AI to translate code
I was impressed that AI did so well translating from an old language like FORTRAN 77 into a more modern language like C.
Cautions when using AI for coding
While AI agents can help streamline development, keep in mind these cautions when using AI for coding.
Open-Source Robotics: The Best Linux-Based Frameworks for Building Intelligent Machines
Open-source robotics is transforming the way intelligent machines are designed, developed and deployed. By leveraging Linux based frameworks developers can create customizable, scalable and high-performance...
Top Eleven Articles on AI this year
These days, there is a growing excitement about artificial intelligence and its potential benefits. Whether you support or criticize this technology, opinions and experiences are...
Embracing Open-Source Solutions in the Age of AI: A Path to Digital Independence
Everywhere you look, whether in print or on the web, the rage is AI. I’m part of the group that sees potential in machine learning...
Using AI in education
Generative AI is getting used everywhere, including education. Today’s university students need to learn how to use AI responsibly. But while AI has benefits, it...
Open WebUI: A Powerful, Open Source Interface for LLM
OpenWebUI offers a robust, feature-packed, and intuitive self-Hosted interface that operates seamlessly offline. It supports various large language models like Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs, Open...
Simplifying AI Interaction: A Deep Dive into Hollama’s Minimalist Web Interface for Ollama
I’ve continued the large language model learning experience with my introduction to Hollama. Until now, my experience with locally hosted Ollama has been querying models...
Harnessing Ollama for financial analysis
Several weeks ago, a person asked me to assist her with organizing her financial records and taking them to a tax professional. This person does...
Elevating Your Writing with Ollama and Phi3 Model Synergy
In today’s digital age, writers seek tools that enhance their craft and provide real-time feedback and assistance. Enter Ollama - an open-source machine learning system...