Apple's new Mac Studio computer can run fairly large local LLMs. But can it replace Claude or ChatGPT and save you money?

Apple announced the new Mac Studio, featuring M5 Max and the all-new M5 Ultra, delivering a monumental leap in AI performance and even faster graphics.

Apple's new Mac Studio computer can run fairly large local LLMs. But can it replace Claude or ChatGPT and save you money?

The new mini, unveiled alongside a beefed-up Mac Studio, starts at $899 and comes with either Apple's new M6 chip or the M5 Pro. It is $100 more expensive than its predecessor.…