Computers should be tools for the people but — hidden in a malaise of fatalism — the AI bubble has made computers tools to push people around. Soon, or in some time, this will change. We have some thoughts to share with you in the meantime.Morro Bay, CaliforniaPreambleThe purpose of computers is human freedom. — Ted NelsonWe are not “anti-AI.” We are against abuse, destruction, and exploitation: of people and our environment, as well as lies and manipulation that provide cover for the above.We are unsatisfied with the confusing, inaccurate term “artificial intelligence” (AI), but grimly accept it because it is widely-used.Our demands relate primarily to economic relationships, discourse and information software; we don’t see concerns we omit — such as regarding the environment and material created by AI (“slop”) — as less important, only out of focus; if you are prepared to complete...