Content Policy & Editorial Standards

Welcome to Local AI Master's Content Policy. This document explains our editorial standards, testing methodology, and commitment to providing authentic, human-created educational content. Unlike many AI tutorial sites that rely on AI-generated content and theoretical knowledge, every piece of content on this site is written by a real person based on actual hardware testing and real-world experience.

100% Human-Crafted & Personally Tested

Every piece of content on Local AI Master is:

  • Written by Pattanaik Ramswarup, a real person with 10+ years in AI/ML
  • Personally tested on actual hardware (my 192GB RAM, dual RTX 4090 rig)
  • Based on real experience from training 50+ models and building a 77K dataset
  • Updated monthly with new findings and community feedback
  • Verified with screenshots and performance metrics from actual runs

My Testing Lab

I personally test every tutorial, benchmark, and recommendation on:

  • • Primary Rig: 192GB DDR5, Dual RTX 4090
  • • Mac Studio M2 Ultra (192GB unified)
  • • Budget Build: 32GB DDR4, RTX 3060 12GB
  • • Laptop: MacBook Pro M3 Max 48GB
  • • Linux Server: Ubuntu 22.04, 256GB ECC
  • • Windows 11 Workstation

Real Data, Real Results

Every performance claim is backed by:

  • • Actual benchmark results with timestamps
  • • Screenshots from my testing sessions
  • • Git commit history showing iterative improvements
  • • Error logs and troubleshooting steps I personally encountered
  • • Cost analysis from my actual AWS/electricity bills

The 77K Dataset Story

My 77,000 example dataset wasn't built overnight. It took:

  • • 6 months of iterative development
  • • $12,000 in compute costs
  • • 500+ hours of manual curation
  • • 50+ model training iterations
  • • Collaboration with 3 Fortune 500 companies

This real-world experience informs every piece of content I write.

AI Disclosure Standards

Transparency is non-negotiable. Here's how we use AI tools and where we don't:

Where We DON'T Use AI

  • Tutorial Writing: Every tutorial is written 100% by me, from my actual testing experience
  • Model Reviews: All 155+ model reviews reflect my personal hands-on testing
  • Technical Analysis: Performance claims based on my benchmark results, not AI speculation
  • Code Examples: Every code snippet tested on my machines - I run the code before publishing
  • Troubleshooting Guides: Based on errors I actually encountered and solved

Where We MAY Use AI (With Disclosure)

  • Grammar Checking: AI tools help catch typos, but content is mine
  • Image Generation: Some OG images created with AI (always disclosed)
  • Code Formatting: AI may suggest better formatting, but logic is mine

Promise: If AI assists in creating any content, it's clearly disclosed inline. No hidden AI-generated content ever.

Editorial Independence

Local AI Master maintains strict editorial independence. Our reviews, recommendations, and comparisons are based solely on technical merit and testing results - never influenced by:

  • Sponsorships: We don't accept sponsored content or paid model placements
  • Affiliate Pressure: Affiliate links exist, but they NEVER influence our recommendations
  • Vendor Relationships: Model creators don't get preferential treatment or advance reviews
  • User Pressure: Popular opinion doesn't override testing data

Example: When Llama 3.1 8B underperformed in my coding tests (despite community hype), I reported the actual results. When a niche model like DeepSeek Coder V2 exceeded expectations, I highlighted it - even though it has zero affiliate potential.

Fact-Checking Process

Every technical claim undergoes rigorous verification:

Our 5-Step Fact-Checking

  1. 1. Primary Testing: I personally run every tutorial, benchmark, and installation guide on my hardware
  2. 2. Cross-Reference: Compare my results against official model docs and community reports
  3. 3. Edge Case Testing: Test with different hardware configurations (192GB workstation, 32GB budget build, Mac Studio)
  4. 4. Time-Based Verification: Re-test after 30 days to catch version-specific issues
  5. 5. Community Validation: Monitor feedback from readers who followed the tutorial

Commitment: If I can't personally verify a claim, I won't publish it. If a claim requires specialized hardware I don't own, I'll explicitly note "untested" or "community-reported."

Research Methodology

Our content creation follows a systematic research process:

For Model Reviews

  • • Download and install model locally
  • • Run standardized benchmark suite (my 77K dataset)
  • • Test 10+ real-world use cases
  • • Measure inference speed, RAM usage, quality
  • • Compare against 3-5 similar models
  • • Document all errors and solutions
  • • Write review from testing notes

For Tutorials

  • • Complete tutorial on clean system
  • • Document every command with screenshots
  • • Test on 2+ different OS (Windows/Linux/Mac)
  • • Identify common errors (I encounter them too!)
  • • Write troubleshooting section from real fixes
  • • Have beta reader follow tutorial
  • • Update with their feedback

Timeline: Model reviews take 8-12 hours of testing. Major tutorials require 15-20 hours from research to publication.

Transparency About Limitations

We're honest about what we don't know and what we can't test:

Our Testing Limitations

  • Hardware Constraints: I can test up to dual RTX 4090 (48GB VRAM total). Claims about H100 or A100 performance are cited from official sources, not personal testing.
  • Language Limitations: Native English speaker. Non-English model testing relies on automated metrics and community validation.
  • Specialized Domains: Medical, legal, financial AI advice beyond my expertise is marked as "community perspective" or cited from domain experts.
  • Enterprise Features: Can't personally test enterprise deployment, clustering, or cloud-scale infrastructure. These sections cite official docs and case studies.
  • New Models: Can't test every model immediately upon release. "Recently Released" tag indicates testing in progress.

Transparency Markers: Look for labels like "[Untested]", "[Community Report]", "[Cited from Official Docs]" when content isn't from firsthand testing.

Sources and Citations

We cite authoritative sources to support claims:

  • Official Model Documentation: Direct links to model cards, research papers, and official repos
  • Academic Research: ArXiv papers, conference proceedings (NeurIPS, ICLR, CVPR)
  • Vendor Documentation: NVIDIA, AMD, Intel official technical docs
  • Community Benchmarks: HuggingFace leaderboards, MLPerf results (with timestamps)
  • Industry Reports: Gartner, Forrester, Stanford AI Index (for market trends)

Citation Standard: Performance claims without personal verification must include source link. Our benchmark results include timestamps and hardware specs for reproducibility.

Corrections and Updates Policy

We fix errors quickly and transparently:

Correction Process

  • Minor Typos/Grammar: Fixed immediately without notice (doesn't affect technical accuracy)
  • Technical Errors: Corrected within 24 hours with "Updated: [date]" notice at top of page
  • Major Inaccuracies: Entire section rewritten with "[Correction: Original article stated X, testing revealed Y]" inline notice
  • Breaking Changes: Model updates that break tutorials get prominent warning banner + updated instructions

Community Reporting: Found an error? Email support@localaimaster.com with "Content Correction" in subject. I personally review and respond within 24 hours. Contributors who report errors get credited (with permission).

Ethical AI Guidance

We promote responsible AI use and highlight ethical considerations:

Our Ethical Commitments

  • Privacy First: Tutorials emphasize local deployment for data sovereignty. Cloud alternatives disclosed with privacy trade-offs.
  • Bias Awareness: Model reviews include known biases (when documented). Recommend diverse testing datasets.
  • Environmental Impact: Power consumption data included in hardware guides. Recommend efficient models when appropriate.
  • Legal Compliance: Licensing clearly explained. No guidance on circumventing model licenses or usage restrictions.
  • Harm Prevention: No tutorials for generating deepfakes, impersonation, or deceptive AI content.

Stance on Controversial Use Cases: We provide technical education, not judgment. However, we won't create content specifically for surveillance, manipulation, or illegal activities. If a model has known misuse potential, we include responsible use warnings.

Community Feedback Integration

Your feedback shapes our content. Here's how we incorporate community input:

Reader Contributions

  • Error Reports: Fixed within 24 hours
  • Alternative Solutions: Added to "Community Solutions" section
  • Hardware Variations: Incorporated into compatibility matrix
  • Use Case Ideas: Inspire new tutorials
  • Benchmark Results: Community benchmarks included (with credit)

Recent Community Updates

  • • Added WSL2 installation guide (requested by 50+ readers)
  • • Expanded 8GB RAM model recommendations (top request)
  • • Created Raspberry Pi AI tutorial (community idea)
  • • Added troubleshooting for Apple Silicon (Mac user feedback)

Recognition: Major contributions get credited in the article. Top contributors featured in annual blog post thanking the community.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Full transparency on potential conflicts of interest:

Financial Relationships

  • Affiliate Links: Some hardware and cloud service links are affiliate links (disclosed inline). I only recommend products I personally use and test. Earn small commission at no cost to you.
  • Ad Revenue: Site displays Google AdSense ads. Advertisers have zero influence on editorial content or model rankings.
  • No Sponsorships: Local AI Master does not accept sponsored posts, paid reviews, or vendor partnerships that compromise editorial independence.
  • No Consultinginfluence: While I consult independently, client work never influences site recommendations or model comparisons.

Promise: If any financial relationship ever influences content, it will be prominently disclosed at the top of the article. Your trust is more valuable than any commission.

Content Update Schedule

  • Weekly: Test new model releases, update compatibility charts, fix reported errors
  • Monthly: Re-run all major benchmarks, update performance data, audit top 50 pages for accuracy
  • Quarterly: Major content audits, add new case studies, refresh outdated tutorials, survey community for content needs
  • As Needed: Critical updates within 24 hours of major breaking changes (framework updates, model deprecation, security issues)

Last Major Audit: October 28, 2025 - Reviewed all 155+ model pages, updated 47 tutorials, added 12 new hardware guides

Contact Me Directly

Found an error? Have a question? I personally read and respond to every email:

support@localaimaster.com

Average response time: Under 24 hours

📅 Published: 2025-10-28🔄 Last Updated: 2025-10-28✓ Manually Reviewed
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