Tiny Pi, Mighty AI: How to Run LLM on a Raspberry Pi 4
Using Large Language Models (LLMs) in businesses presents challenges, including high computational resource requirements, concerns about data privacy and security, and the potential for bias in outputs. These issues can hinder effective implementation and raise ethical considerations in decision-making processes. Introducing local LLMs on small computers is one solution to these challenges. This approach enables businesses to operate offline, enhance data privacy, achieve cost efficiency, and customize LLM functionalities to meet specific operational requirements. Our goal was to create an LLM on a small, affordable computer demonstrating the potential of powerful models to run on modest hardware. We used Raspberry Pi OS with Ollama as our source file to achieve our goal. The Raspberry Pi is a compact, low-cost single-board computer that enables people to explore computing and learn how to program. It has its own processor, memory, and graphics driver, running the Raspberry Pi OS, a Linux variant. Beyond core functionalities like internet browsing, high-definition video streaming, and office productivity applications, this device empowers users to delve into creative digital maker projects. Despite its small size, it makes an excellent platform for AI and machine learning experiments.