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The Future of AI Ownership: Toward a Collaborative and Inclusive Model

6 min readApr 1, 2025
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In the midst of the rapid flow of technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most revolutionary innovations in human history. However, behind all the immense potential offered by AI, there is a pressing question that rarely surfaces in public discourse: who truly controls this technology?

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Today, the development of AI is dominated by a handful of tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta. These companies have exclusive access to vast resources — massive datasets, cutting-edge computational infrastructure, and world-class research teams. Yet, this dominance creates a concerning imbalance. What happens if AI is controlled by a small group of entities that prioritize only financial gain or their own political agendas? What if AI were owned by all stakeholders — the users themselves — similar to a cooperative? Could this model be the solution for a more inclusive future?

A New Vision: AI as a Shared Asset

Imagine a world where AI is no longer a tool controlled by large corporations but a shared asset managed by all its users. This concept resembles the cooperative model, where every member has a say in decision-making. In the context of…

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Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin

Written by Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin

Observer, Content Creator, Blogger (Obviously), Ghostwriter, Design Thinker, Trainer and also Lecturer for Product Design Dept at Podomoro University

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