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BLOB

As centralized AI systems continue to dominate the technological landscape, concerns about their ethical, environmental, and epistemological implications grow. The concentration of data and computational resources in the hands of a few entities raises questions about ownership, control, and the long-term sustainability of these systems. In response, this project seeks to design and envision a decentralized intelligence framework that prioritizes
sustainability, accessibility, and community governance. The central research question guiding this work is: How can decentralized intelligence systems be designed to support sustainable, accessible, and community-governed growth while ensuring ownership and control of data?

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Tim Colishaw Jana Tothill Calvo Roger Guilemany Saúl Baeza Guillem Camprodom

To address this question, this research explores the potential of local, domain-specific data loops and no-code interfaces, that can create a more equitable and local conscious technological landscape that prioritizes human ownership and promotes sustainable growth.

Through a process of experimentation and prototyping, a platform was developed from UI design to backend development and user database, gaining a deep understanding of the technical complexities and challenges of decentralized AI systems. This hands-on approach informed the development of a decentralized intelligence framework that prioritizes community governance, transparency, and accessibility.

The research engaged with a broader audience through exhibitions, workshops, and conversations with experts in AI development, politics, interaction design, and university research. These conversations provided valuable insights into the possibilities of open-source and decentralized approaches, and shaped the development of the framework.

Long-term testing was conducted through collecting data on projects and university contexts. Initially, the focus was on neighborhood data, but scaled down to a university-focused approach. This testing allowed for the gathering of insights into the practical applications and implications of decentralized AI systems in real-world contexts.

The mission of BLOB Browser is to democratize AI development, ensuring that the benefits of technological advancements are equitably distributed. The vision is to create a more inclusive and collaboratively governed intelligence ecosystem that promotes transparency, accessibility, and an intelligence ecosystem of sustainable growth.

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