Some standing desks have an interface that can be used to setup diverse automations. For I example I made it automatically rise when it detects that it was on seating position for more than 40 minutes.

While I agree, self hosting is not an option for the average person.

I believe big tech must be forced to work for the consumer interests somehow.

One way could be introducing decentralised alternatives, that present a solid competition.

Car makers test exactly that, and for good measure since cars can and do crash!

What are you suggesting, that we buy cars that didn’t pass crash tests?

To me it seems like you arguing something similar for AI.