Locally AI has announced its merger with LM Studio, a prominent local large model application, as of April 10. This strategic move aims to combine resources and personnel to enhance the accessibility and use of local large models. Both companies share a vision of providing exceptional local AI experiences and reducing barriers for users. The merger highlights a trend of consolidation within the local large model tools sector, driven by concerns over cloud AI costs and privacy. LM Studio, already a leading tool for local models, strengthens its market position through this acquisition, reflecting a shift towards industry leaders dominating the local inference tools market.