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Local AI agents can access and control everything on your computer/device, making them far more powerful than cloud AI
  • Cloud AI is limited to predefined APIs and permissions
  • Local agents have full access to files, peripherals, and system controls
  • Enables direct integration with personal devices (Tesla, Sonos, bed temperature)
  • Can search entire computer history to surface forgotten data (like old audio recordings)
  • Removes dependency on internet connectivity for core functionality
Peter SteinbergerY Combinator00:01:38

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00:01:38
“I think my big difference is that it actually runs on your computer. Like every everything I saw so far runs in the cloud. It's like it can do a few things if you run on your computer. It can do every effing thing, right? So that's way more powerful.” — Peter Steinberger
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00:01:59
“You can just connect to your oven or your Tesla or your lights, your Sonos. My bad. It can control the temperature of my bed. JPD can't do that.” — Peter Steinberger

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Local-First AI Agents vs Cloud AI

Steinberger argues that running AI agents locally on user devices unlocks capabilities cloud-based AI can't match, enabling direct control over personal devices and data.

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