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They're Ryzen processors with "AI" accelerators, so an LLM can definitely run on hardware on one of those. Other options are available, like lower powered ARM chipsets (RK3588-based boards) with accelerators that might have half the performance but are far cheaper to run, should be enough for a basic LLM.

I think the moral of the story here is more along the lines of "don't install weird off-brand versions of apps from dodgy places" (F-Droid excepted, obviously)

Like what the fuck is a "Black WhatsApp"?

You'd be surprised how many Kiwis have fled to Brisbane. Not a recent trend by any means.

There's no money in privacy.

Harvesting and selling personal information is practically a continual source of funds with little to no cost. Why spend time and money developing a product with all the data harvesting elements stripped out to appeals to maybe 5-10% of the market?