# Qwen 3.8 27B: New FREE Local AI

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Podcast: [AI News Today | Julian Goldie Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-news-today-julian-goldie-podcast-7573784)
Published: 2026-08-19T16:29:01+00:00
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## Resource

Qwen 27B: The Best Free Local AI Model (Claude Opus Level)Learn how to run the powerful new Qwen 27B model locally on your own hardware for free. This open-source powerhouse rivals frontier models like Claude Opus, offering high-level performance and privacy without a subscription.

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