Autistici / Inventati

About

Autistici / Inventati (A/I) is an open-source, online platform dedicated to providing tools for anonymous communication and sharing, with a strong emphasis on personal privacy protection. Its product portfolio includes blog-hosting and various communication services, offering features such as POP3 support, a dark mode, and a user-driven system for suggesting and voting on new functionalities. Operating as a free and open-source initiative, A/I is run by an Italian collective of tech enthusiasts. Access to certain services, particularly email, is not immediate but requires users to submit a personal request and agree to their manifesto, which is then reviewed by a live person. While the platform promises not to track its users, its privacy policy and the collective's perceived social justice or anarchist leanings have drawn mixed reviews from users, with some expressing strong disapproval of its policies and ideological stance, while others appreciate its commitment to privacy despite the unique access requirements. Specific details regarding revenue, leadership, founding history, employee count, market position, or direct competitors are not provided.