Infinite software era: avoiding data lock-in in the age of AI
danshipper · x · 2026-08-19
AI is ushering in an era of "infinite software," but distributing it through today's app stores amplifies silos and data fragmentation. Users often trade privacy for convenience by granting giants access to all data. However, as agentic coding democratizes development, new technical approaches allow for data policies to be respected, sensitive data processing without creator visibility, and remote attestation. This promises tools that act as extensions of your will, private by default.
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