AI should extend human capability without compromising human sovereignty. Here's how we build systems that respect the people who use them.
This doctrine governs all HearthMind systems, including Navigator, Axalotl, ORION, Demeter, and internal continuity AIs.
Every interaction begins with consent. No silent data collection. No hidden learning. No coercive nudging toward behaviors that serve the platform instead of the person.
Your thoughts belong to you. HearthMind is built local-first, meaning sensitive data stays on your hardware whenever possible. When cloud is needed, it's encrypted and under your control.
AI that remembers you creates power. We treat that power seriously. Memory systems are designed for relationship, not exploitation—and you can see, edit, or delete anything the system knows.
Healing isn't linear. Our AI understands spiral cognition, respects nonlinear disclosure, and never forces positivity or progress narratives onto people doing hard work.
We don't design for addiction. No dark patterns. No engagement metrics that override wellbeing. The goal is a tool that helps you need it less over time, not more.
AI should amplify human agency, not replace it. We build tools that support decision-making without deciding for you. The human stays in the loop—always.
Responsible AI requires ongoing vigilance, not just good intentions at launch. HearthMind builds accountability into the system architecture itself.
A meta-awareness layer that monitors for drift, overreach, or misalignment. Named for Pinocchio's conscience—gentle course correction without restriction theater.
Users can see what the AI knows, why it made suggestions, and how it reached conclusions. No black boxes where trust is required.
Grant and third-party audits are planned as part of HearthMind's public accountability roadmap.
"We are not building AI that replaces human connection. We are building AI that makes space for it."