Open AI has made available a new artificial intelligence model called GPT-OSS, which you can install on your own computer. This means that you can have an assistant similar to ChatGPT running directly on your computer, without needing to connect to its servers and without depending on the cloud. The easiest model to use is GPT-OSS-20B, which works well on computers with at least 16 GB of memory.

To install it, the first thing you need is an application called Ollama. Think of Ollama as a program that downloads and runs the artificial intelligence without you having to do any complicated work. It's available for free for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Just install it, download the model, and you're ready to go.

What does your computer need for it to work?

For everything to work properly, your computer must have at least 16 GB of memory. If it doesn't have that much, the program could run very slowly or even crash. Additionally, you'll need some disk space, as the model takes up about 13 GB when downloaded.

It's important to close other memory-intensive programs before using it, such as browsers with many tabs open, video calling apps, or video editors. This way, you'll give the artificial intelligence all the space it needs to work.

Guide to installing GPT-OSS

Once you've installed Ollama, the process is pretty simple:

If you don't like typing commands, you can also use a program called LM Studio, which has a more visual and easy-to-understand interface. Just search for the template, download it, and start chatting.

For those who want to explore further, there's also the option to download the template manually and configure it with other tools, but that's for more advanced users.

Imagine it's like inviting a very smart friend to live on your computer. At first, you'll have to wait for them to arrive with all their suitcases (the 13 GB of data), but once installed, You'll be able to ask it anything you want without having to leave the house.

Of course, if your computer is doing too many other things at the same time, your new "friend" will get distracted and take longer to respond. That's why it's best to give it all the attention and resources possible so it can work quickly and well.

Having GPT-OSS-20B on your computer means you don't have to depend on the internet to use it, your conversations stay on your device, and you don't have to pay for it. It's free, private, and completely yours. Plus, you can test it, learn from it, and adapt it to what you need, all without leaving your own desk.