It is slow but usable via opencode on a mbp m3 max 48 gb. So I guess hosted is still the better option for most people.
The local models are considerably better relative to the hosted ones compared to 6 months ago. Bench maxing or not - stuff is happening in this area for sure.
It was already the case that the hardest part of a project was getting people interested enough that they invest time into trying it.
But now, the fight to get people's attention on new projects is going to get an awful lot harder, as the barrier to entry dropped,and that people who are actually good at marketing can make apps themselves.
Otherwise, as a solo dev, you can leverage AI for both coding faster, and getting better at marketing.
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