Eco-friendly AI
Eco-friendly AI, without the server farm.
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Loci’s main AI runs on your iPhone, so everyday AI replies avoid the data center power and cooling behind cloud chatbots.
The simple difference
Cloud AI depends on remote computers for every answer. That means networking, server processors, power, and cooling sit behind even the smallest prompt.
Loci’s core path is different. Once the model is downloaded, the phone does the work locally. That does not make AI energy-free, but it does mean everyday answers can run without a server farm.
| Question | Loci | Cloud AI |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy and data handling | Core prompts stay on the iPhone. | Prompts are sent to remote servers. |
| Environmental footprint | Everyday AI replies run on your iPhone instead of a server farm. | Each reply relies on data center power, cooling, and networking. |
| Works without internet | Works without Wi-Fi or cell service after the model is downloaded. | Requires internet for every query. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Loci use zero energy?
No. Loci still uses phone battery. The precise claim is that everyday AI replies run on your phone instead of a server farm.
Why is this more eco-friendly than cloud AI?
Everyday AI replies run on the chip you already own instead of using remote data center computers.
Can Loci cite environmental numbers?
Only after the methodology page attaches sources. Until then, the site avoids exact energy and water statistics.
Download Loci
Eco-friendly AI without the server farm.
Use Loci replies locally on your iPhone, with optional web search only when you ask and are online.
