Your Photos Train AI
Every photo you upload is silently training AI systems you have zero control over. The scale of this data harvest will shock you.
Read the InvestigationHow AI development intersects with data ownership
New technologies create both opportunities and problems. The printing press enabled propaganda and enlightenment. The internet enabled surveillance and connection. AI will likely follow this pattern.
AI models require training data. Much of that data comes from user-generated content on platforms. If you use these platforms, you likely contribute to this training. This is how the technology currently works.
Various alternatives exist: self-hosted services, privacy-focused platforms, local-first software. These require more effort but offer more autonomy. The trade-off is real and personal.
Complete data sovereignty is difficult to achieve and may not suit everyone. Partial measures - reviewing permissions, using encryption, choosing services carefully - offer meaningful improvements.
Data ownership is increasingly relevant to daily life. The question is whether you want to examine where your data lives, who can access it, and what alternatives might work for you.
A custodial safe for your personal digital life — your data, held in custody, under your rules.
Your data is encrypted and securely stored with industry-standard protection measures.
We act solely in your interests. Your data is never sold, analyzed, or exploited.
All access is logged and auditable. You can review who accessed what and when.
You can grant or revoke access at any time. You retain full ownership and authority.
Why digital sovereignty isn't just theory - it's personal
Every photo you upload is silently training AI systems you have zero control over. The scale of this data harvest will shock you.
Read the InvestigationWhen Google decided I didn't exist anymore, my entire house became unusable. This is what platform dependency really costs.
Read the StoryDigital dignity isn't about being paranoid - it's about having choices. Here's why that matters more than ever.
Read the ManifestoFree email costs everything. Here's my journey from Gmail dependency to email sovereignty and why it changed everything.
Read the ExperienceWhat if AI assistants actually served your interests instead of extracting value from every interaction? Here's how to build better AI.
Read the VisionExplore our complete collection of stories, guides, and practical solutions for digital sovereignty.
Explore All StoriesSee which open source projects and blog posts are getting the most love from our community