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Aaron Zisk February 17, 2026

Your Local LLM Is 3x Slower Than It Should Be

Summary

The transcript discusses a new approach in AI model performance called "guess and check," where a smaller model drafts content and a larger model verifies it, potentially increasing processing speed. The key technical references include Metal Llama 3.1 70B model, 8-bit quantization, and tools like LM Studio and Llama.cpp that support this method. The practical takeaway is that while AI can help improve speed and efficiency, developers should still invest in fundamental coding skills and understanding, as demonstrated by the recommendation of boot.dev for learning backend development.

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