Running local AI models requires command-line setup most users cannot navigate
Open-source local LLMs like Ollama require technical setup that excludes non-developers from benefiting from private, local AI. Users want ChatGPT-like experiences without cloud data exposure but hit a steep configuration cliff. Aspen launched to fix this, indicating the gap is real and actively being addressed.
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