Right to Intelligence: The Push to Run AI on Your Own Device
A growing movement says you should own your AI — not rent it from Big Tech.
Deep Dive
Amid all the recent drama surrounding AI safety, one thing seems clear: open source could end up caught in the crossfire.
Key Points
- Local AI means running AI software on your own computer, so your data never leaves your device
- Supporters fear new AI safety laws could accidentally ban or restrict free, open-source AI tools
- The trade-off: local AI is more private and subscription-free, but needs a powerful (and pricey) computer
Why It Matters
If local AI wins, you get private, subscription-free AI you control — but weaker models for now.