Our Values & Mission

Learn about our commitment to democracy, transparency, and human rights in the age of artificial intelligence

Our Mission

To use Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis tools to fight authoritarianism in all of its forms everywhere. We ensure human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society have the appropriate AI and data tools at their disposal to fight authoritarian governance.

To ensure artificial general intelligence is aligned with the goals of humanity when it arises, provided those goals are democratic and anti-authoritarian in nature.

To remain agile and flexible in achieving these ends through a combination of free and open source software development, advocacy, strategic partnerships, and innovative approaches not yet envisioned.

Our Vision

We envision a world where, as Artificial Intelligence develops and becomes exponentially more powerful, all people have a meaningful voice in their own government at every level, individual rights and human rights are universally respected, democratic institutions continue to function and are expanded upon, free expression is not stifled, and governance is shared among many instead of consolidated into the hands of a powerful few.

Our Core Values

Democracy

We champion democratic systems where power is vested in the people, emphasizing individual freedoms, political participation, and equal voting rights. We support free and fair elections, rule of law, and independent institutions.

Anti-Authoritarianism

We oppose concentrated power, suppressed dissent, and restricted individual rights. We fight against fascism, oppressive regimes, and illiberal democracy that maintains democratic features while restricting freedoms.

Human Rights

We defend universal, inalienable entitlements inherent to all humans, including the right to life, liberty, security, freedom from torture, and access to basic needs like education and healthcare.

Truth

We seek the greatest approximation of objective reality using available information. We espouse truth based on empirical evidence, even when inconvenient, and develop AI tools that follow this principle.

Open Source

All our products will be open source, ensuring transparency, community collaboration, and freedom from proprietary restrictions. We focus on impact toward our goals rather than competition.

Forward Thinking

We embrace technological advancement while preserving democratic values. We remain dynamic and open to the future, not mired in fighting to preserve things as they are.

Theory of Change

The Problem

AI tools are currently developed and leveraged by powerful private and corporate interests with priorities that often conflict with democratic principles. These tools can be exploited to concentrate wealth and power while eroding democratic norms, amplifying misinformation, and suppressing dissent.

Our Approach

We adapt AI tools to be easily utilized by pro-democratic activists and develop autonomous agents to help shift the balance of power back toward democratic governance and institutions. We work to ensure AI systems that advertise truth-seeking functionality actually deliver on that promise.

Key Strategies

  • Develop Open-Source Tools: Create accessible AI platforms for fact-checking, voter education, and community organizing
  • Promote Transparency: Advocate for accountability in corporate AI systems and develop auditing mechanisms
  • Build Coalitions: Foster collaboration between technologists, activists, and policymakers
  • Deploy Autonomous Agents: Create AI agents that counter disinformation while adhering to ethical guidelines

Join Our Mission

Together, we can ensure AI serves democracy and human rights. Help us build tools that empower civil society and counter authoritarianism.