Run powerful AI models locally for privacy and cost savings. This updated guide covers Mistral Small 4, Qwen 3.5, Llama 4, and Nemotron Nano 4B with hardware requirements, setup instructions, and performance benchmarks.
Alibaba's Qwen 3.5 launched across all parameter sizes in March 2026, with the 397B model running at 5.5+ tokens/sec on a MacBook. Here's how Chinese open-source AI compares to Western alternatives and what developers should know.