Local model
In shortAn AI model that runs directly on a laptop, for example through Ollama or LM Studio.
Where it sits in EndLayer · step 3 of 7, inventory
What it means
A local model never sends traffic through a network gateway, so traffic-based tools cannot see it. The device agent finds it on the disk.
Why it matters
Invisible to the network, local models are a classic source of Shadow AI.