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The increasing presence of AI in everyday life, from cloud services to personal devices, underscores the urgency for open-source AI hardware. Proprietary designs risk concentrating power and hindering our influence over the technologies shaping our lives. Drawing inspiration from the maker movement, open hardware platforms and collaborative spaces can unlock innovation and ensure AI’s benefits are widely accessible. By championing open AI models and transparent tools, we can foster a future built on collaboration and creativity, where technology empowers participation rather than passivity.