In this region, I’ve noticed a growing number of companies debating whether running AI models locally is really worth the investment right now. With cloud services being so popular and seemingly convenient, it’s hard to gauge when it makes sense to shift to local setups. I work on a small team, and we’ve been considering testing local AI models to reduce cloud costs and improve data privacy. But I’m unsure how much effort and hardware it really requires and whether the benefits justify the switch. Also, how do regulations like the EU AI Act factor into the decision to run models locally? If anyone has experience with setting up AI models on-site or knows the pros and cons, I’d love to hear your thoughts.