Practical, source-backed notes from Dara Initiative Technology on building and running AI where the internet does not always work. We cover open-weight models, on-device inference, edge hardware, and offline-first tools for schools and small businesses across Africa.
Popular reads: The quiet cost of vendor lock-in · Offline-first parent-teacher portals · Running open models privately · The Openness Ladder
New here? Start with the Open Model Leaderboard, the OMSF framework, or read about DIT.