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Huniki Federation

A federated project building shared, community-governed AI infrastructure rather than a single company-owned platform.

Why I recommend it: An example of an alternative model, not just a critique of the current one.

#ai#ai ethics#alternatives#community#federated#free#governance#infrastructure#regulation#research#tech-ethics#technology
huniki.aiAdded Sep 16, 20260 opens
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Permacomputing

A body of writing and practice on computing that lasts — repairable hardware, small software, low energy use.

Why I recommend it: The counterweight to "more compute solves everything".

#ai#ai ethics#alternatives#computing#energy#free#hardware#reading#sustainability#tech-ethics#technology
permacomputing.netAdded Sep 16, 20260 opens
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Slow AI

A design research project questioning the speed and scale assumptions built into AI products.

Why I recommend it: Useful vocabulary if the AI conversation around you is all about going faster.

#ai#ai ethics#ai-ethics#alternatives#critique#design#free#reading#research#tech-ethics#technology
aixdesign.coAdded Sep 16, 20260 opens
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Hire a COOP

A directory of worker-owned technology cooperatives you can hire instead of a conventional agency.

Why I recommend it: Practical if you or a client need tech work done and want a different ownership model.

#ai#ai ethics#alternatives#business#cooperative#directory#free#hiring#job markets#labor#tech-ethics#technology
hireacoop.techAdded Sep 16, 20260 opens