TCP005: Comparative Analysis of Edge vs Local vs Cloud-based AAC

This report presents a comparative analysis of four distinct computing architectures for “The Christopher Project” (TCP) assistive technology platform. The objective is to extend the research, which recommends a local-first, edge AI system, by evaluating it against three high-performance alternatives. The analysis assesses each configuration against the project’s foundational principles: unyielding user privacy, offline reliability, real-time response, and long-term cost-effectiveness.