# What Are Open-Weight AI Models?

- Source: CNET
- Published: 2026-10-30T20:15:01+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-are-open-weight-ai-models/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/what-are-open-weight-ai-models-2be1d4/

Open-weight models let you run an AI chatbot on your own computer, even offline. Here’s how they work and what that means for your privacy.

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