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Karen Hao Launches AI Resist List to Document Global Pushback

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On the one-year anniversary of EMPIRE OF AI, I am so, so excited to announce The AI Resist List, a new project that documents examples of resistance to the AI empires around the world. http://airesistlist.org

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Inspired by Choose Democracy’s Resist List (http://choosedemocracy.us/resist-list/) against authoritarianism, the AI Resist List organizes resistance movements based on how they pressure different “Pillars of Support” that uphold and perpetuate the empires.

Our nine pillars: Narrative, Funding, Data, Data Centers, Resource Extraction, Labor, Adoption, Surveillance, Policy
Karen HaoKaren Hao@_KarenHao

On the one-year anniversary of EMPIRE OF AI, I am so, so excited to announce The AI Resist List, a new project that documents examples of resistance to the AI empires around the world. http://airesistlist.org

10:41 PM · May 20, 2026 · 14.6K Views
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Thus far it includes ~30 examples that range from the individual to institutional, from the artistic to the political. It also showcases 8 examples of "Possible Futures," projects already dreaming up and building alternatives to Silicon Valley's extractive, corrosive vision of AI development.

Possible Futures: A better future is already being built.
Karen HaoKaren Hao@_KarenHao

Inspired by Choose Democracy’s Resist List (http://choosedemocracy.us/resist-list/) against authoritarianism, the AI Resist List organizes resistance movements based on how they pressure different “Pillars of Support” that uphold and perpetuate the empires.

10:41 PM · May 20, 2026 · 2.3K Views
10:41 PM · May 20, 2026 · 2.1K Views

I'm so honored to have been a part of a brilliant group of collaborators from @WeandAI, @DAIRInstitute, and @RefugeeLawLab; and including independent researchers and journalists.

Karen HaoKaren Hao@_KarenHao

The List underscores how the current trajectory of AI is not inevitable. Resistance is blossoming everywhere, and anyone can shape the future of AI development. Amid an onslaught of negative news, this project centers hope.

10:41 PM · May 20, 2026 · 2.1K Views
10:41 PM · May 20, 2026 · 628 Views

The List underscores how the current trajectory of AI is not inevitable. Resistance is blossoming everywhere, and anyone can shape the future of AI development. Amid an onslaught of negative news, this project centers hope.

An illustration of bicycles, community, and nature
Karen HaoKaren Hao@_KarenHao

Thus far it includes ~30 examples that range from the individual to institutional, from the artistic to the political. It also showcases 8 examples of "Possible Futures," projects already dreaming up and building alternatives to Silicon Valley's extractive, corrosive vision of AI development.

10:41 PM · May 20, 2026 · 2.1K Views
10:41 PM · May 20, 2026 · 2.1K Views

Peruse the gorgeously illustrated AI Resist List and sign up to receive updates here!

airesistlist.org
AI Resist List
AI Resist List website
Karen HaoKaren Hao@_KarenHao

I'm so honored to have been a part of a brilliant group of collaborators from @WeandAI, @DAIRInstitute, and @RefugeeLawLab; and including independent researchers and journalists.

10:41 PM · May 20, 2026 · 628 Views
10:41 PM · May 20, 2026 · 604 Views
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