LM StudioData sensitivity is a serious issue. Many organizations, especially medical establishments, prioritize data privacy above everything else. That is true, especially in the age of AI, where popular AI chat services like ChatGPT, Claude, and others use the data you put in them to train their AI models.
Professionals like doctors, lawyers, and business consultants frequently require AI support but can't afford to compromise confidentiality by uploading sensitive files to cloud platforms. Local AI processing offers a vital solution, allowing them to analyze documents and interact with AI securely on-site, keeping all data private.
One of the local AI solutions is LM Studio. You can download this software on your computer, and it will act as your own personal AI assistant, helping you do exactly what you want when you think about ChatGPT.
So, this tutorial gives you the exact steps you need to install and configure LM Studio on your computer (PC or Mac) without getting overwhelmed.
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll learn how to:
- Install and configure LM Studio
- Download and set AI models
- Interact with local AI models
- Chat with your documents using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- Access advanced tools like structured outputs and a local API server
Let’s get into it. Shall we?
