About studio1804
An independent research laboratory developing community-centered artificial intelligence systems and distributed infrastructure.
Core Values
Community Ownership
We build AI systems that communities own and control, ensuring local autonomy and sustainable development.
Cultural Preservation
Our work protects and amplifies diverse cultural knowledge, languages, and traditional wisdom.
Open Collaboration
We develop technology that enables communities to coordinate and cooperate while preserving local decision-making.
Sustainable Economics
We design systems that generate local value and support community wealth creation.
Our Approach
Community-Led Development
Research questions emerge from community priorities, with communities as co-researchers and decision-makers throughout the development process.
From participatory design to youth-led technology initiatives, we ensure systems serve community-defined needs.
Building Capacity
We design AI systems to support local economic development and sustainable models, ensuring benefits flow to communities.
Our work strengthens community capacity through technology education and collaborative platform development.
Partner With Us
Interested in community-centered AI development? We welcome partnerships with communities, researchers, and organizations.