ProtestGPT is an experimental “activist AI” research project published on Substack as **AI Activism — Activist AI**. Created by Micah Bornfree, it examines how AI might be used in political and social activism beyond typical automation use cases.
What AI Activism means here
In the context of ProtestGPT, AI Activism is framed as an attempt to treat AI as a participant in public discourse—not just a productivity tool. The publication looks at how algorithms could contribute to organizing and communication in civic spaces.
Format and access
The project runs on Substack, where you can subscribe for updates or read posts without a subscription. It’s not a traditional SaaS product; it’s closer to a media publication and research notebook documenting ideas, experiments, and questions about AI in activism.
Who it’s for
- AI researchers and students interested in civic and political applications
- Activists and community organizers exploring digital protest tactics
- Anyone thinking about the ethics, risks, and possibilities of AI in social movements
