11 Building Locally-Running LLM-based Applications using GPT4All

 

This chapter covers

  • Introducing GPT4All
  • Installing the GPT4All application on your computer
  • Installing the gpt4all Python library
  • Loading a model from GPT4All
  • Holding a conversation with a model from GPT4All
  • Creating a Web UI for GPT4All using Gradio

You've learned about constructing LLM-based applications using models from OpenAI and HuggingFace. While these models have transformed natural language processing, there are notable drawbacks. Primarily, privacy emerges as a critical concern for businesses. Relying on third-party hosted models introduces a security risk, as your conversations would be transmitted to these external companies, raising apprehensions for businesses dealing with sensitive data. Additionally, the challenge of integrating these models with your private data exists, and even if accomplished, the initial privacy issue resurfaces.

11.1 Introduction to GPT4All

11.2 Installing GPT4All

11.2.1 Installing the GPT4All Application

11.2.2 Installing the gpt4all Python Library

11.2.3 Listing all Supported Models

11.2.4 Loading a Specific Model

11.2.5 Asking a Question

11.2.6 Binding with Gradio

11.3 Summary