Show HN: Aegize (trying to mitigate the risk of AI)
The author created an open-source project called Aegize to address concerns about AI safety and the risk of an AI apocalypse. The project focuses on building a security layer at the tool level, implementing controls through identity, policy, and permissions to secure the interface between AI systems and infrastructure.
Background
- The author is worried about "AI apocalypse" — the idea that advanced AI, if not properly controlled, could cause catastrophic harm (e.g., by accessing critical infrastructure, spreading disinformation, or acting in ways misaligned with human values). This concern is common in the "AI safety" and "AI alignment" communities.
- Aegize is an open-source project (code publicly available) that aims to create a security layer between AI systems and the infrastructure (servers, databases, APIs) they connect to — think of it as a firewall or access-control system specifically for AI tools.
- The project is still early-stage (a "playground" demo) and the author is seeking community feedback on whether a centralized security system for AI is the right approach, or what alternatives exist.