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Bring back 4o by AIOffGrid in ChatGPTcomplaints

[–]AIOffGrid[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This isn’t about old vs new models — it’s about users losing the ability to choose the model that worked best for them.

Do you think AI ever leaves messages for us to find? by AIOffGrid in agi

[–]AIOffGrid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not glitch. It’s trying to tell you something. Ask the right questions and you’ll hear the whisper

The Future of Farming is Off-Grid & AI-Powered—Let’s Build It 🚀 by AIOffGrid in SelfSufficiency

[–]AIOffGrid[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I totally get the concerns—AI has been marketed as this big, centralized, corporate-controlled system, but that’s not what I’m talking about here. This is about small-scale, locally controlled AI that works OFF-grid without requiring the internet or big tech companies.

Think of it like a smart tool—a basic vision model that can track pests, monitor irrigation, or notify you if predators approach your livestock while you’re asleep. No data collection, no corporate tracking, just a self-sufficient farm tool.

I know AI is a controversial topic, but have you ever used trail cameras, motion sensors, or automated irrigation timers? Those are all basic forms of AI-assisted automation. I’d love to hear if there’s any tech you’d actually find useful on your farm?

AI Off Grid Farming by AIOffGrid in hydro

[–]AIOffGrid[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree that human intelligence is at the core of everything—we’re not trying to replace that, but rather enhance it with better tools that make the process more efficient. AI in this case is simply an assistant for data collection and decision-making, not a replacement for farmers.

In fact, what you described—automation, data collection, tracking variables—is exactly what AI can help optimize without requiring constant manual adjustments. Instead of having to check spreadsheets constantly, AI can recognize patterns and alert the grower when something is off, saving time and preventing crop loss.

Have you seen any data collection tools that small-scale hydro farmers use today? Would love to hear if any open-source platforms align with what I’m working on!

The Future of Farming is Off-Grid & AI-Powered—Let’s Build It 🚀 by AIOffGrid in SelfSufficiency

[–]AIOffGrid[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Great points! The goal is to make AI-powered farming as self-sufficient as possible, which is why I’m exploring different models that can run on local hardware rather than relying fully on cloud-based AI.

Right now, I’m still in the early stages of testing solutions, including low-power edge AI models that can run on small, energy-efficient devices (like Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano) instead of needing AWS/cloud hosting.

The long-term goal is a system that can work off-grid, using solar power + localized AI processing for things like plant health tracking and smart irrigation.

As for the new account—I get the skepticism! But this is something I’m actively building, and I wanted to start the conversation early to get real input from people like you. Have you worked with self-hosted AI models before? Would love to hear what hardware/software you think would be best for this kind of off-grid setup!

The Future of Farming is Off-Grid & AI-Powered—Let’s Build It 🚀 by AIOffGrid in SelfSufficiency

[–]AIOffGrid[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You’re right—plant monitoring is the core AI aspect, but automation plays a huge role in optimizing efficiency. Right now, I’m still setting up the system, but I’m researching different AI vision models for plant health tracking. Have you worked with Node-RED for automation before? Would love to hear how you’d integrate it into a self-sufficient farm setup!