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The core issue is Palantir gets access because the data has to go somewhere. Same with cloud AI for sensitive use cases. aiME runs entirely on-device — nothing is transmitted, ever. Doctors, lawyers, anyone with sensitive data should probably look at this. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
Platform dependency for government services is why local-first matters. For AI at least — aiME runs fully offline on iPhone/Android, no Google account, no Apple ID for the AI, no server. Your prompts never leave the device. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
Uncomfortable truth: it doesn't matter if you trust him if your AI doesn't send data anywhere. On-device models like aiME run locally — no OpenAI, no Anthropic, nothing leaves your phone, ever. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
This is exactly what I've wanted on macOS. aiME does local offline STT on iPhone/Android too — no data transmitted anywhere. Useful when abroad or can't risk cloud services. One-time buy, works with zero connectivity. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828
Incredible what's possible on-device now. aiME does voice + vision on iPhone offline — attach images, speak to it, all on-device. Works on a flight or anywhere with no wifi. Different use case but same philosophy. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
Re:Show HN: Apfel – The free AI already on your Mac on Sunday April 12, 2026 @11:51AM (#47741155)
Love seeing this space grow. Been running local AI on my phone via aiME — same concept but iOS/Android, with offline voice, vision, and custom personas. Subscriptions felt like a trap so I switched to one-time purchase apps. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
Worth trying on iPhone/Android too — aiME does essentially this for mobile, no LM Studio setup needed. Runs Qwen, Mistral, Gemma locally, zero internet after model download. One-time purchase, which I vastly prefer to API costs. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
Re:Gemma 4 on iPhone on Sunday April 12, 2026 @11:50AM (#47741138)
Been using aiME for this on my iPhone — runs Qwen, Mistral, Gemma all offline. Way faster than I expected, no account needed. Gemma 4 should be exciting to try. One-time purchase vs. $20/month if you're comparing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828
Local chat history is a smart privacy move. aiME goes even further — the entire LLM runs on your phone, not just the storage. Qwen/Mistral/Gemma inference happens on-device, no cloud, no subscription. If you care about AI privacy, on-device inference is the logical end point.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Great project for demystifying LLMs. Running one locally really makes the mechanics click — I use aiME which runs Qwen/Mistral/Gemma fully on my phone, no cloud needed. Seeing inference happen completely on-device without any network calls makes it feel much more tangible.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Efficient quantization is what makes mobile on-device AI actually viable. This kind of breakthrough is exactly what enables apps like aiME — runs Qwen/Mistral/Gemma locally on iOS and Android without internet. Smaller, faster models mean real offline performance on consumer hardware.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Privacy-first offline tools are having a real moment. I use aiME for the same reason — AI chat running entirely on my phone, no cloud, no data leaving my device. Works when traveling or with bad signal. Great to see more apps taking this approach seriously.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Love the local-first approach. For AI chat with the same philosophy, aiME runs Qwen/Mistral/Gemma fully on-device — iOS and Android, no internet, no subscription. Everything stays on your phone. The privacy and reliability benefits are real once you rely on it daily.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Local-first is the right instinct. aiME takes the same approach for AI chat — Qwen/Mistral/Gemma running entirely on your phone, no cloud, no subscription. Once you try AI that genuinely never leaves your device, going back to cloud-based tools is hard to justify.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Nice to see more no-cloud AI tools getting traction. On mobile, aiME does something similar — runs Qwen/Mistral/Gemma locally on iOS and Android with no internet required. Same idea: capable AI without your data ever touching a server.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

On-device AI on iOS is getting serious. I've been using aiME for AI chat that runs entirely locally — Qwen/Mistral/Gemma offline, no cloud, no subscription. Different use case from notes but same appeal: your data genuinely never leaves your device.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

The offline ML angle for emergencies is underrated. I use aiME on my phone for similar reasons — runs a full LLM locally with no internet needed. When networks actually go down in a real emergency, having an AI assistant that still works could genuinely matter.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Re:How are people treating/deploying on-device AI? on Friday April 10, 2026 @12:47PM (#47720742)
For mobile specifically, aiME handles this well — runs Qwen/Mistral/Gemma locally on iOS and Android with no setup at all. No server, no API keys, no subscription. Just install and it works offline. I use it on flights and anywhere signal is unreliable.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Solid concept. I've had good results with aiME on Android too — runs Qwen/Mistral/Gemma fully on-device, no internet needed. Different approach but same offline-first philosophy. The no-cloud piece really matters once you start relying on it while traveling.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Re:Ask HN: European Tech Alternatives? on Friday April 10, 2026 @12:43PM (#47720687)
For AI specifically: aiME runs Qwen/Mistral fully on-device on iPhone or Android — no US cloud, no data leaving your phone ever. Might tick the box if you're looking for an alternative to ChatGPT/Claude that keeps everything local.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Cool approach. Alternatively, the cheapest server is the phone already in your pocket — aiME runs Qwen/Mistral fully on-device with no recurring cost. If privacy or offline access matters, it's worth considering alongside a VPS setup.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Re:LLM Wiki on Thursday April 09, 2026 @11:50AM (#47705270)
For anyone who wants to take this idea mobile — aiME runs Qwen/Mistral directly on iPhone or Android. No API, no subscription. Matches the ethos of building a personal AI reference entirely on your own hardware.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

No per-token billing when the model runs on your own phone. aiME uses Qwen/Mistral on-device — you pay once and that's it, regardless of language or script. The token-count disparity you're describing disappears when there's no cloud meter running.

Website : https://coticsy.com/aime.html

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coticsy.ll...

Re:The problems with Big Tech AI data collection on Thursday April 09, 2026 @11:48AM (#47705239)
The cleanest solution is AI that never touches a server in the first place. aiME runs Qwen, Mistral, and Gemma locally on iPhone and Android — nothing ever sent anywhere. Government can't request data that doesn't exist on a server. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
Re:The Subprime AI Crisis Is Here on Thursday April 09, 2026 @11:47AM (#47705234)
The subscription model was always going to crack. The alternative that's already here: models that run locally on your device. aiME does this on iPhone and Android — Qwen, Mistral, Gemma on-device, paid once. No monthly burn, no server dependency. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
For everyday use you don't even need a $3K MacBook. aiME runs Qwen and Mistral locally on a regular iPhone — on-device inference, offline, no subscription. Not going to beat M5 performance but for most daily tasks it's more than enough. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aime-ondevice-ai/id6754805828
If your main use is writing, summarizing, or basic Q&A, there's a third option: aiME. Runs Qwen and Mistral locally on your phone, one-time purchase. Not going to replace $20/month Claude for heavy coding, but covers probably 70% of daily use without any recurring cost. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
Re:Things I Think I Think... Preferring Local OSS LLMs on Wednesday April 08, 2026 @11:59AM (#47692002)
Same preference here — local OSS wins on privacy and cost. Worth noting it also works on mobile now. aiME runs Qwen, Mistral, and Gemma on-device on iPhone and Android. So the 'no subscription, runs anywhere' advantage isn't just for desktops anymore. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
Pattern keeps repeating: OpenAI overpromises, product underdelivers. The lesson for some users is to stop depending on cloud AI entirely. There are local options now that run on your phone — no internet needed, no product going dark. https://coticsy.com/aime.html
Re:Closed Source AI = Neofeudalism on Wednesday April 08, 2026 @11:58AM (#47691987)
Exactly right. Open-source models running on your own hardware is the answer. aiME does this on iPhone and Android — Qwen, Mistral, Gemma on-device, one-time purchase, no subscription. Nothing leaves your phone. The tools for freedom from AI feudalism are already here. https://coticsy.com/aime.html

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