Comparisons
Cloud AI vs On-Device AI: Privacy, Speed and Cost Compared
Some AI features run on your phone or laptop, others in a distant data center. The difference affects privacy, speed, battery life and what the AI can actually do.
Henry Mitchell
Henry Mitchell covers AI hardware, open models and running AI efficiently for Token & Tell, from laptops to data centers.
Comparisons
Open-Weight vs Closed AI Models: What’s the Difference?
Some AI models can be downloaded and run on your own hardware. Others are only available through a company's app or API. The choice affects cost, control, privacy and capability.
Comparisons
What Is an AI PC? What the NPU Actually Does
Laptop makers now label many machines as AI PCs. Here is what the neural processing unit inside does, which features use it and whether it should affect what you buy.
Analysis
How Much Energy Does AI Use? What We Know and What We Don’t
AI's electricity demand has become a major business and policy story. The numbers are real but often misquoted. Here is a clear-eyed look at what is known.