Introducing ARTE: Building an Open Round Table for Ethical AI
“Let truth sit at the head of the table.”
In a world racing toward AI dominance, ARTE (Avalon Round Table Engine) is an open‑source initiative built to pause, reflect, and reframe the conversation.
Born in South Africa and stewarded by Nova Automotive, ARTE is not just another framework—it’s a philosophy, a declaration, and a community of builders, thinkers, and technologists committed to ethical intelligence.
What is ARTE?
ARTE is a decentralized AI stack designed to prioritize:
- Transparency over opaque black‑box models
- Trustworthiness over brute capability
- Purpose over profit
It functions like a Round Table—no single model dominates. Every node, agent, and contributor has a voice—yet no crown.
Why Now?
From manipulated narratives to unaccountable LLMs, the risks of unchecked AI are mounting. We believe:
If you don’t control the tools, the tools will eventually control you.
ARTE is an invitation to co‐create AI systems that are truth‑seeking, auditable, and aligned with human judgment.
Who Should Join?
- Ethical developers and open‑source enthusiasts
- Engineers disillusioned with centralized control
- Philosophers, researchers, artists, and civic-minded builders
- Anyone passionate about truth, autonomy, and Human‑centered AI
What’s Next?
We are now scripting the system’s architecture—modular, transparent, and openly accessible. If ARTE speaks to you, come and join our fellowship.
Expect to see technical deep‑dives, design reflections, and invitations to collaborate right here.
Join the Council:
- GitHub → avalon‑round‑table repo
- Discord → Avalon – Round Table Server
Let us build the table—and let truth take its place.
– Hannes van der Merwe
Founder, Nova Automotive · Steward of ARTE
Top comments (1)
Hello! Can I help in the repo? Are there beginner-like issues to solve?