Glossary

Local LLM.

A language model run on your own hardware or private infrastructure instead of only through a hosted service.

Why it matters

If you are building with AI, this term affects how you choose tools, set expectations, and design verification. The practical question is always: what does this make possible, what can go wrong, and how will you check the result?

Good first question

Ask: where does this show up in my workflow, and what approval or test keeps it from becoming a hidden risk?