Responsible
Compute
An Oregon-Based Not-for-profit Organization
Helping communities and small businesses navigate AI infrastructure with responsibility, shared benefits, and long-term upside.
Who We Are
Originally founded as The Discourse Project, not-for-profit in Oregon, Responsible Compute was founded by tech, energy, and non-profit alums across the PNW.
Our Mission
To help communities and small businesses navigate AI infrastructure with responsibility, shared benefit, and long-term stewardship.
Core Values
We believe that infrastructure are foundational structures for society. AI infrastructure should benefit the communities and ecosystem in which it is deployed.
Responsible Compute Framework
Responsible compute is defined as compute that enables:
Responsible Power
Enacting responsible generation and grid strategies for infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems.
Responsible Economics
Establishing ways that the community can directly participate in the upside of the infrastructure.
Responsible Land Strategies
Ensuring land strategies maximize use for communities and ecologies.
Responsible Partnerships
Partnering with local and responsible suppliers, factories, and other organizations.