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Short, plain-language posts on the ideas behind Alden, governance, voice, and the two surfaces it lives in.

Why Voice First?

Alden is built around wake-word activated, real-time speech-to-speech conversation. Here's why voice is Alden's default interface, built in from the start.

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The Orb and the Workspace

Alden shows up in two forms that share the same memory and conversation. Here's what each one is for, and how to move between them.

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What Is Governance-First AI?

An assistant that can actually act on your behalf only earns that responsibility by asking first. Here's the thinking behind Alden's Governance Engine.

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