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Building Customized AI Workflows - Distilling Models, Managing Tools, and Exploring Open Web UI

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Colin McNamara
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG

Building Customized AI Workflows: Distilling Models, Managing Tools, and Exploring Open Web UIโ€‹

Executive Summaryโ€‹

This week's Austin LangChain AI Group Office Hours focused on advancing AI development workflows through three key areas: model distillation techniques, tool management strategies, and the emerging Open Web UI ecosystem. Participants shared experiences with running large language models locally, discussed the benefits of model distillation for practical applications, and explored how Open Web UI is revolutionizing the way we build AI-powered applications. The session highlighted a growing trend toward more efficient, customizable AI solutions that can run on consumer hardware while maintaining enterprise-grade capabilities.

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Austin LangChain AI Group - January Meeting Recap

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Colin McNamara
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG
Riccardo Pirruccio (Ricky)
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG
Ryan Booth
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG

The January meeting of the Austin LangChain AI Group was nothing short of eventful, with discussions ranging from real-world applications of AI to cutting-edge tools for building agentic infrastructure. Held on January 8, 2025, at the Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus, the meeting brought together a vibrant community of learners, developers, and innovators dedicated to exploring the ever-evolving landscape of AI.

Showcase Your Project at the MLOps World Community Corner in Austin!

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Colin McNamara
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG

๐Ÿš€ Showcase Your Project at the MLOps World Community Corner in Austin! ๐ŸŒŸ

Are you working on something exciting in MLOps or LangChain? Have a lab, notebook, or project you'd like to showcase? Submit your work to be featured in our Community Corner at the upcoming MLOps World Summit in Austin!