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CJ Trowbridge
Ethical AI practitioner and open-source AI advocate who discusses sustainability, small local models, mesh networks, and grassroots AI projects during the episode.
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Dec 18, 2025
• 2h 16min
IM 850: Bagel Rats - Open Source AI Rising
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CJ Trowbridge, an Ethical AI practitioner and open-source advocate, dives deep into the future of AI. He champions small, local AI models for sustainability, challenging the notion that big models are the only way forward. CJ warns about the current financial bubble in AI and emphasizes the importance of grassroots projects and mesh networks. He passionately articulates why open-source approaches will outlast corporate failures, ensuring that AI remains accessible and community-driven.
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