Your AI. Your Rules.
Build, control, and benefit from your own AI system.
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AI is the future. You should own it.
But let's be honest. Right now, AI is owned and controlled by Big Tech.
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They decide how you can use AI.
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They decide what data gets collected.
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And worst of all? They profit off of you.
Every time you ask ChatGPT a question, or generate an image, or automate a task, you're feeding the machine.
A machine that doesn't belong to you.
We’ve seen this movie before.
Who owns AI systems will define our future:
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Corporate AI ownership = Exploitation and loss of freedom
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Personal AI ownership = Individual freedom and empowerment
BrainDrive is building a world where you own your AI system, not Big Tech.
What If AI Actually Belonged to You?
Imagine an AI that works for you.
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One you truly own and control.
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Where what you can build is limited only by your imagination.
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Where you capture the value you create—instead of handing it over to Big Tech.
That’s BrainDrive.
BrainDrive is your personal AI system. Not Big Tech’s.
You install it. You customize it. You build on it. You benefit from it.
No lock-ins. No hidden restrictions. No extractive app store fees.
Just your AI. Your rules.
The Problem: Big Tech AI is a Trap
Today, if you want to use AI, you face a hard choice:
Option 1: Use Big Tech AI (And Give Up Control)
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Your data trains their models
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You get no say in how it works
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You're locked into their ecosystem, usage limits, and fees
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You can't build freely or monetize without their permission
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They set the terms. They take the profits.
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It’s their AI. You’re just a guest.
Option 2: Tap Into Open-Source AI (And Try to Glue It All Together)
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The open-source AI ecosystem is exploding with innovation
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New models, tools, and frameworks are emerging every day
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But stitching them together into a usable system is still hard
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There’s no easy way to integrate, customize, and build on top
That’s why we’re building BrainDrive.
BrainDrive is a vision for personal AI that belongs to you—not Big Tech.
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Fully open-source and owner-first
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Simple to install, easy to build on, and designed to grow with you
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A unifying layer to bring the open-source AI ecosystem together—models, tools, workflows, and people
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No lock-ins. No hidden restrictions.
Just your AI. Your rules.
We’re early—but we’re building fast and building in the open.
If you believe AI should empower you, not exploit you—join us.
Let’s make AI ownership the default.
Calling All Builders
We're at a crucial stage: Building in public.
BrainDrive is currently in its early stages - the foundation of an open-source platform that lets you build, control, and benefit from your own AI system.
For Developers
If you're a developer, tinkerer, or technically-minded individual who values:
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Open-source innovation
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Data sovereignty
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Building without corporate restrictions
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The freedom to monetize what you create
Then we want you on board right now.
We're intentionally launching early because we believe in building in public with a community of like-minded developers.
The platform isn't polished yet. There are bugs to fix. Features to add. But that's exactly why we need people like you.
Here's what you get as an early developer:
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Full access to an MIT-licensed AI system you can modify and extend
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The ability to build plugins and tools on BrainDrive’s open architecture
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A chance to shape the future of a platform before it goes mainstream
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Freedom to monetize whatever you create without extractive app store fees
Ready to join the revolution?
If you know what GitHub is and how to use it, you're exactly who we're looking for.
For Everyone Else
Not a developer, but excited about owning your AI instead of renting it from Big Tech?
We're building BrainDrive for you too, but we're taking a developer-first approach to make sure the foundation is rock solid.
Our vision is to create a world where you can:
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Own your AI system without technical knowledge
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Customize it to fit your specific needs
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Build valuable tools without writing code
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Monetize your creations without platform limitations
BrainDrive will serve three key groups:
BrainDrive Owners: There are no BrainDrive "users" - only owners. Run your own AI assistant without spying or tracking. Control where your data goes (or doesn't go).
BrainDrive Builders: Modify and expand AI functionality. Integrate with your workflows and systems. Create AI-powered tools that work exactly how you want.
BrainDrive Entrepreneurs: Build and sell AI-powered tools and services. Keep 100% of the profits (no middlemen). Automate your business and scale your revenue.
Join the waitlist to be notified when we launch a more polished version:
We'll let you know when BrainDrive is ready for non-developers.
The 4 Pillars of BrainDrive
BrainDrive is built on four core pillars:
1. OWNERSHIP
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Your AI system belongs to you, not us
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Your data stays private unless you choose to share it
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No hidden restrictions or terms of service surprises
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MIT license guarantees your freedom
2. FREEDOM
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Install anywhere, including on your own hardware
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Use any AI model, including uncensored ones
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Modify anything without asking permission
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No ecosystem lock-in
3. EMPOWERMENT
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Build tools that solve your specific problems
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Access a marketplace of plugins and extensions
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Share and collaborate with other owners
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Scale your capabilities affordably
4. SUSTAINABILITY
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Free to host locally
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Open-source community development
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Fair economics for all participants
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No corporate overlords
The AI Revolution is at a Crossroads
AI is shaping the future faster than anyone expected.
The question is: Who will own it?
If we don't act now, AI will be controlled by a handful of corporations.
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They'll dictate what AI can and can't do
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They'll decide who gets access
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They'll lock the most powerful tools behind paywalls
But there's still time to change course.
We can build an alternative. We can take back control.
That's why BrainDrive exists.
And that's why we need you to be part of it.
Join the Movement
BrainDrive isn't just software. It's a movement to put AI ownership back in the hands of individuals.
For Developers: You are the pioneers who will help build this future. BrainDrive needs your skills, your vision, and your commitment to open-source values.
For Everyone Else: Your time is coming. Sign up now to join when BrainDrive is ready for non-developers:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What exactly is BrainDrive? A: BrainDrive is an open-source AI system you can own, customize, and build on. Think of it as your personal AI that you own and control completely.
Q: Who are the people behind BrainDrive? A: Dave Waring and Dave Jones are currently the driving force behind BrainDrive. Soon we hope to be two of many others.
Q: Why launch before it's fully polished? A: We believe in building in public with a community of developers who share the BrainDrive vision. Your early input will shape BrainDrive into something truly revolutionary.
Q: I'm not technical. Can I still use BrainDrive? A: Not quite yet. We're focusing first on building a solid foundation with developers. Join our waitlist, and we'll notify you when we have a more user-friendly version ready.
Q: How is this different from just running an open-source AI model? A: BrainDrive isn't just an AI model - it's a complete system for building, controlling, and benefiting from your own AI. We're creating the infrastructure, marketplace, and community that makes AI ownership accessible to everyone.
Q: How do you make money if it's open-source? A: We operate on a sustainable model monetizing by adding value through optional services like managed hosting, marketplace infrastructure, and premium features - but never by restricting your freedom or ownership.
Q: What can I build with BrainDrive? A: Anything you want! Personal assistants, content creation tools, business automation, custom chatbots - the only limit is your imagination.
READY TO OWN YOUR AI FUTURE?
Soon, AI will be at the center of everything we do.
Who owns those systems will define our future:
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Corporate AI ownership = Exploitation and loss of freedom
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Personal AI ownership = Individual freedom and empowerment
Which road we take is the defining question of our time.
We hope you'll join us on the road toward personal AI ownership and freedom.
BrainDrive: Your AI. Your Rules.