Backyard AI (formerly known as Faraday.dev) is an AI chat and storytelling platform that lets you immerse yourself in text adventures and interactive roleplaying experiences. The free desktop app runs AI models locally on your computer for complete privacy and works offline, automatically utilizing your GPU – though it’s worth noting that you will need a GPU with at least 8GB VRAM for best results. The cloud service, available online, provides access to AI models like Midnight-Rose 70B from any browser or mobile device. However, using the browser version you are limited to 50 messages per day.
