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A local AI model finds an efficient route through the computer. AI-generated illustration.

In brief26 September 2026

Ollama tests a smoother route on Mac

A new test version lets Ollama choose Apple’s MLX automatically on Macs with Apple silicon. It could make local AI easier to run without extra setup.

On 25 September, Ollama released version 0.40.0-rc0. The letters “rc” mean it is a pre-release being tested before a stable launch. On Macs with Apple silicon, such as M1, M2 and later chips, Ollama will now use MLX automatically for supported models. MLX is Apple’s open-source machine learning framework for…

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In brief15 September 2026

Ollama wants to make cloud usage clearer

Ollama is known for local AI, but it also offers cloud models. A change from late August aims to make costs easier to follow.

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In brief8 September 2026

Better software can make local AI faster

New models are not the only things driving progress. Ollama shows how improved software can give existing models more speed on some Macs.

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A small workspace of your own for AI. Illustration in black, grey and white.

Try it4 September 2026

✦AI can live on your computer too

Not all AI needs to run on a company’s servers. Tools such as Ollama let you try models directly on your own computer.

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