Last Updated: February 2024
Our Commitment to Transparency
At AI Gear Lab (yourcareergpt.com), our mission is to provide the most accurate, benchmark-driven hardware recommendations for the AI community. To support our research and keep our deep-dive content free for everyone, we participate in affiliate marketing programs.
1. Amazon Associates Program
AI Gear Lab is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
2. How This Impacts You
When you click on a link to a product on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission from the retailer. This happens at zero additional cost to you. In fact, our links often direct you to the best current deals available on the platform.
3. Our Editorial Independence
Our E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) is our most valuable asset. Our hardware recommendations are driven by:
- Actual performance benchmarks (Tokens per second, VRAM utilization).
- Technical compatibility with local AI frameworks like Llama.cpp, Ollama, and SDXL.
- Real-world user feedback from the AI developer community.
We never accept payment for a positive review. A product only makes it onto our list if it genuinely provides value for AI-related workflows.
4. Why We Use Affiliate Links
Maintaining a hardware lab requires significant investment in testing equipment, electricity for long inference runs, and expert time. Affiliate commissions allow us to stay independent and continue producing high-quality, technical content without relying on intrusive display ads.
If you have any questions about our affiliate links or how we test products, please feel free to contact our lab.