@MemoryReboot_: Why Mac Studio is a trap for local AI - Large unified memory looks sexy on paper - Great for chatbots, terrible for 24/…
Summary
The article argues that the Mac Studio is a poor choice for 24/7 local AI workflows due to the lack of CUDA support and non-upgradable hardware, despite its large unified memory.
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