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What is a self-hosted small LLM actually good for (<= 3B) (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by catty@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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I've tried coding and every one I've tried fails unless really, really basic small functions like what you learn as a newbie compared to say 4o mini that can spit out more sensible stuff that works.

I've tried explanations and they just regurgitate sentences that can be irrelevant, wrong, or get stuck in a loop.

So. what can I actually use a small LLM for? Which ones? I ask because I have an old laptop and the GPU can't really handle anything above 4B in a timely manner. 8B is about 1 t/s!

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[–] Passerby6497@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What are you using for voice integration? I really don't want to buy and assemble their solution if I don't have to

[–] entwine413@lemm.ee 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I just use the companion app for now. But I am designing a HAL9000 system for my home.

[–] shnizmuffin@lemmy.inbutts.lol 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

[ A DIM SCREEN WITH ORANGE TEXT ]

Objective: optimize electrical bill during off hours.

... USER STATUS: UNCONSCIOUS 
... LIGHTING SYSTEM: DISABLED
... AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM: DISABLED 
... CLIMATE SYSTEM: ECO MODE ENABLED
... SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM: ENABLED 
... DOOR LOCKS: ENGAGED
... CELLULAR DATA: DISABLED
... WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS: DISABLED
... SMOKE ALARMS: DISABLED
... CO2 ALARMS: DISABLED
... FURNACE: SET TO DIAGNOSTIC MODE
... FURNACE_PILOT: DISABLED
... FURNACE_GAS: ENABLED

WARN: Furnace gas has been enabled without a Furnace pilot. Please consult the user manual to ensure proper installation procedure.

... FURNACE: POWERED OFF

Objective realized. Entering low power mode.

[ Cut to OP, motionless in bed ]

[–] entwine413@lemm.ee 3 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Luckily my entire neighborhood doesn't have gas and I have a heat pump.

But rest assured, I'm designing the system with 20% less mental illness

[–] shnizmuffin@lemmy.inbutts.lol 3 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

All systems need a little mental illness.

[–] entwine413@lemm.ee 3 points 5 hours ago

It's what keeps things fun! I don't want a system that I don't have to troubleshoot every once in a while.