A more sovereign AI software setup
I I am experimenting with a "sovereign" software setup that leverages AI technology while strengthening data sovereignty and privacy. This setup combines the power of local frontend tools with advanced AI models hosted in Europe.
Key Components:
Local Frontend Tool: I am using AnythingLLM, a versatile tool that allows me to interact with AI models locally. This ensures that key data remains on my device, enhancing privacy and control.
OpenAI Compatible API: The frontend tool interfaces seamlessly with an OpenAI-compatible API, making it easy to integrate with various AI services.
IONOS AI Model Hub: For the backend, I leveraged the recently introduced IONOS AI Model Hub, hosted in Germany. This ensures that the data I transmit to the model remains within European jurisdiction, complying with stringent data protection laws.
European LLM: At the heart of the stack is OpenGPT-X / Teuken-7B, a European, open, multilingual large language model developed by Fraunhofer IAIS. Its a 7B class model, so has seven billion parameters and was trained from scratch with the 24 official languages of the EU.
Why This Setup Matters:
- Data Sovereignty: By keeping data local and within European servers, such a setup ensures compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations.
- Performance: The combination of a local frontend and a robust backend has the potential to deliver high performance and low latency.
- Innovation: Using European-developed AI models supports local innovation and reduces dependency on foreign technologies.
Future Potential:
This setup is an experiment. The model is not on par with the latest models of global competitors, but as AI continues to evolve, maintaining technological sovereignty will become increasingly important.
By using local tools and European AI models, we can build resilient and compliant AI solutions. There must be sufficient resources for AI research and development in Europe to have a realistic chance of catching up with the best models!
But not every use case needs a huge LLM, so it's also important to understand how this setup works in the real world.
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