Accessing powerful artificial intelligence is expensive: ChatGPT Plus at $20/month, Claude Pro at $20/month, OpenAI API at $0.01-0.06 per request. These services are proprietary: your data belongs to them, their models are closed, and their terms change whenever they want. Open source models exist (Llama 3, Mistral, Qwen, Gemma) — free, auditable, modifiable — but they require powerful GPUs that 99% of people don't have. A model capable of reasoning (70B parameters) requires 40 GB of VRAM — that's 2 high-end graphics cards ($3,000). Yet in every neighborhood, there are dozens of GPUs sitting idle: gamers who don't play 24/7, designers' workstations, small business servers, repurposed mining rigs. If 6 people share their GPUs on a local network, they can collectively run a model that no one can afford alone. It's the same principle as carpooling: the resource exists, it's just poorly distributed.
Create a community network of shared GPUs to run open source AI models. Each member contributes their GPU when they're not using it (nighttime, work hours) and in return, gets free access to powerful AI. The model is partitioned across network nodes (like Petals or Exo Labs): each GPU computes a few layers of the model, and together they form a "supercomputer" capable of running Llama 3 70B, Mixtral, or any open source model. The network is regional (same city, same fiber Internet provider) to minimize latency. ChatGPT-style web interface but 100% free and local. Your data NEVER leaves the network — no American servers, no tracking, no censorship. The economic model: GPU contribution = free access. Non-contributor = symbolic community rate ($0.01/request). Zero profit. Community governance: contributors vote on which models to host, what usage rules to apply, and how to allocate resources.
Mobilize GPU owners (gamers, designers, researchers, businesses), ML/infra developers, legal experts (GDPR, privacy regulations), translators (multilingual models), and testers (students, researchers, nonprofits). The network starts with a total VRAM threshold (e.g., 200 GB of shared VRAM) before activation — guaranteeing that at least one 70B model can run continuously. The project is complementary to Nextcloud (model hosting), LoRa (P2P discovery), and ecovillage setups (community GPU clusters).
Assemble a cluster of 4-8 refurbished GPU servers (former mining rigs, end-of-life corporate workstations) hosted in a community space (fablab, ecovillage). Network backbone: guarantees minimum availability even when home GPUs are idle. Powered by the ecovillage's solar panels.
Participation : 0 / 10
Frequence : Recurrente - lundi, mercredi, vendredi
Echeance : 25/07/2026
Lieu : Lieu public
Competences requises : informatique, mecanique
Remuneration : non
Allow devices without a GPU (old PCs, phones) to use the network as a client. "Delegation" mode: the request is sent, the network computes it, the response comes back. "Hybrid" mode: small requests (7B models) run locally on CPU, large ones (70B) are delegated to the network. CLI client + mobile app.
Participation : 0 / 5
Frequence : Ponctuelle
Echeance : 31/08/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : informatique
Remuneration : non
Pilot phase: 50 active users, 200 GB of shared VRAM. Measure: satisfaction, response quality, electricity cost per user, availability rate. Iterations on UX and scheduling. Publish the pilot report for other communities.
Participation : 0 / 15
Frequence : Ponctuelle
Echeance : 24/07/2026
Lieu : Lieu public
Competences requises : logistique, informatique
Remuneration : non
ChatGPT-style web interface but 100% local: token streaming, local history, model selection (Llama, Mistral, Qwen, Gemma), tools (web search, code interpreter, image generation). Runs in browser, no installation needed. Dark mode, i18n, mobile responsive. No data sent outside the network.
Participation : 0 / 6
Frequence : Ponctuelle
Echeance : 16/08/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : informatique, design
Remuneration : non
Orchestrator that decides which node computes which request: priorities (contributor > non-contributor), fairness (no one monopolizes), quality of service (target latency <2s for first token). Credit system: 1 hour of contributed GPU = X free requests. Public dashboard: total VRAM, available models, real-time queue.
Participation : 0 / 6
Frequence : Ponctuelle
Echeance : 17/09/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : informatique
Remuneration : non
Open source charter: principles (transparency, neutrality, accessibility), usage rules (no malicious deepfakes, no spam, respect for privacy), moderation process (report → vote → decision), transparency of decisions. Adapted to privacy regulations (GDPR, AI Act, and equivalent local laws).
Participation : 0 / 6
Frequence : Ponctuelle
Echeance : 08/08/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : juridique, communication
Remuneration : non
Governance mechanism: GPU contributors vote on (a) which models to host, (b) what usage rules to apply (no deepfakes, no harassment), (c) how to allocate compute surplus (university research? NGOs?). Weighted voting by contribution (more VRAM = more votes, with a cap to prevent oligopoly).
Participation : 0 / 5
Frequence : Ponctuelle
Echeance : 20/08/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : juridique, informatique
Remuneration : non
Adapt the Petals protocol (BitTorrent-like for LLM inference) for regional community use. Model partitioning across nodes, request routing, fault tolerance (a node leaves → others compensate). Optimized for latency <5ms (LAN or residential fiber). Open source AGPL code. Compatible with vLLM, Ollama, llama.cpp as backend.
Participation : 0 / 8
Frequence : Ponctuelle
Echeance : 07/09/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : informatique
Remuneration : non
Store optimized models (Llama 3 70B 4-bit = 35 GB, Mixtral 8×7B = 25 GB) on the network's community Nextcloud. Each node downloads the model layers it hosts. Automatic updates when a new model is released. Community catalog of validated models.
Participation : 0 / 5
Frequence : Continue, toute l'annee
Echeance : 23/07/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : informatique
Remuneration : non
Deploy the node software on 20 pilot GPUs (gamers, designers, researchers). Automatic configuration: GPU detection, performance testing, network integration. The GPU runs ONLY when the computer is idle (activity detection). Target: 200 GB of total VRAM at launch.
Participation : 0 / 20
Frequence : Recurrente - lundi, mercredi, vendredi
Echeance : 07/09/2026
Lieu : Lieu public
Competences requises : informatique
Remuneration : non
Universities have GPU clusters that run at 30% capacity on average. Partnerships to use off-hours (nighttime, weekends, holidays) for the community network. Priority access for researchers in exchange.
Participation : 0 / 6
Frequence : Continue, toute l'annee
Echeance : 08/08/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : communication, logistique
Remuneration : non
Compare quality and speed: same request on a single A100 80GB vs 6× RTX 3090 distributed. Measure: latency (time to first token), throughput (tokens/second), response coherence. Publish benchmarks as open data. Identify acceptable performance thresholds.
Participation : 0 / 10
Frequence : Ponctuelle
Echeance : 16/09/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : informatique
Remuneration : non
Simulate scenarios: a node drops mid-request, 50% of nodes disconnect simultaneously, malicious model injection attempt. Measure: recovery time, degraded quality of service, anomaly detection. Published resilience report.
Participation : 0 / 8
Frequence : Ponctuelle
Echeance : 06/09/2026
Lieu : Lieu public
Competences requises : informatique
Remuneration : non
Training program: monitor network health, diagnose failing nodes, add new models, handle security incidents. Monitoring dashboard with alerts. "Free AI Guardian" certification. Mutual aid network among guardians.
Participation : 0 / 8
Frequence : Continue, toute l'annee
Echeance : 16/09/2026
Lieu : Lieu public
Competences requises : enseignement, informatique
Remuneration : non
General public guide: check if your GPU is compatible, install the node in 3 clicks, understand the credit system, configure sharing time slots. FAQ: does it wear out my GPU? (no, they're designed for 24/7), does it consume a lot? (~200W under load), is it secure? (strict sandboxing).
Participation : 0 / 8
Frequence : Ponctuelle
Echeance : 28/07/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : communication, informatique
Remuneration : non
Recover end-of-life GPUs: mining rigs (used RTX 3080/3090), corporate workstations, decommissioned cloud servers. Performance testing, cleaning, fan replacement if needed. Community database of GPUs available at reduced prices.
Participation : 0 / 12
Frequence : Continue, toute l'annee
Echeance : 30/07/2026
Lieu : En ligne
Competences requises : mecanique, informatique
Remuneration : non