# Teen founder reveals 'personal AI computer' — $3,499 Mac mini rival wants to do local AI better than Apple, majoring in ease of use, privacy and security

> A new startup has built an AI PC which has sold out of its first batchGhost's Core is a 'personal AI computer that runs models entirely on device'It connects to your apps, services and devices, so it 'builds context on…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/teen-founder-reveals-personal-ai-computer-for-running-local-agents-usd3-499-mac-mini-rival-runs-on-nvidia-rtx-pro-4000-gpu-and-promises-to-be-a-subscription-free-brain-in-a-box?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac5402f23e81c2d2c9c2c09)
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Category:** Laptops
- **Tags:** #apple #nvidia #rtx #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac5402f23e81c2d2c9c2c09

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