Right to Local Intelligence
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RTI advocates for legal protections to own, run, and modify open AI models locally.
Right to Intelligence (RTI) argues local AI is the next personal computer, distinct from rented APIs or chatbot accounts. It seeks to protect lawful use of open models-including download, modification, and sharing-while enforcing existing laws against fraud, CSAM, and harassment. RTI opposes requiring a license to own or run the tool. It recommends using devices like laptops or phones for many AI tasks instead of cloud servers. The site offers state-specific call scripts to contact legislators and invites volunteers for research, outreach, data, or site work.
What commenters are saying
A core concern is that closed AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic will lobby to ban open-source models, threatening their own valuations. Commenters draw parallels to Microsoft's past anti-Linux efforts. Some argue voting is ineffective against such corporate influence, while others counter that not voting invites corruption. Technical comments note existing open models (Llama, Gemma, etc.) but critique US offerings as inferior to Chinese open models. One user proposes a protocol for routing requests between local and cloud models. Another frames the fight as "12 acres and an LLM" for independence.