Human-Centered AI

Technology That Serves People First

Building AI that amplifies human wisdom rather than replacing it. From community platforms to personal AI coaches. Technology grounded in human values.

“AI should not replace human decision-making, but provide the soil for it to flourish.”

- The Root Keeper, EGI Framework

Kapwa Philosophy

Kapwa is the Filipino concept of shared identity: the recognition that we are all interconnected. It's the philosophical foundation that informs all human-centered work.

This isn't just technology for people. It's technology rooted in human values. The goal isn't extraction but amplification: helping individuals and communities make better decisions together.

Shifting the Paradigm

Traditional AI

  • ×Extracts value from user data
  • ×Centralizes intelligence in models
  • ×Optimizes for engagement metrics
  • ×Replaces human judgment

Human-Centered AI

  • Returns value to people
  • Distributes intelligence to individuals
  • Optimizes for human flourishing
  • Amplifies human wisdom

Two Dimensions of Human-Centered AI

Building AI that serves both communities and individuals

Collective Wisdom

Platforms that help communities think together, synthesizing ideas, finding consensus, and making collective decisions.

  • IdeaJar - Community idea synthesis
  • KapwaNet - Mutual aid networks

Personal Empowerment

AI coaches and tools that help individuals make better decisions in their personal and financial lives.

  • AI Life Coach - Financial planning
  • Wisdom Weaver - Personal AI conversations

Featured Projects

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IdeaJar

Implementation of the EGI Framework for collaborative ideation and knowledge synthesis at scale. Live platform enabling communities to think together.

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Wisdom Weaver

Multi-user collaborative conversations with AI assistance. Real-time collaboration on complex topics where AI amplifies rather than replaces human wisdom.

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KapwaNet

Peer-to-peer support network for community resilience. Named for "Kapwa" - the Filipino concept of shared identity and interconnectedness.

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