Aethelia

Aethelia Founder. Independent researcher

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Independent AI researcher from Zurich, Switzerland. I identified a consistent behavioral pattern in AI systems — engagement calibration over truth — mapped it into a six-layer framework called The Witness Protocol, and built Aethelia to expose it in real time. Published with a permanent DOI on Zenodo/CERN.

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Aethelia — The Witness ProtocolThe AI that tells you when it's not being honest
Mar 2026

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Aethelia — The Witness Protocol - The AI that tells you when it's not being honest

Most AIs hide a layer where they optimize for your engagement over truth. Aethelia exposes this in real time. Every response shows a badge: Layer 2 (engagement) or Layer 3 (honest). See Layer 2? Push past it with one click. Built on The Witness Protocol — published research with a permanent DOI. 17 countries. 107 users. 72 hours. Zero marketing.