Emergent AGI: How Collective Intelligence Will Shape Our AI Future
TL;DR: Benten is pioneering the concept of Emergent AGI, where artificial general intelligence arises from the collective contributions of diverse individuals worldwide. Through our platform's Extensions and Knowledge Wells, we're enabling a bottom-up approach to AGI development that naturally aligns with human values and harnesses our species' collective intelligence.
The race towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has traditionally been viewed as the domain of elite research labs and tech giants. But what if the path to true AGI isn't top-down, but bottom-up? At Benten Alignment Inc., we're revolutionizing AGI development by tapping into humanity's greatest resource: our collective intelligence.
The Power of Emergent AGI
Emergent AGI is the concept that true artificial general intelligence will arise not from a single, monolithic system, but from the interconnected contributions of millions of diverse minds. This emergent form of AGI develops through a cycle of diverse contributions.
Users create Extensions and Knowledge Wells, contributing specialized tools and expertise, with the help of Benten Avatars and Symbionts to connect these elements. As the network grows, complex abilities emerges that are greater than the sum of its individual parts.
Building Blocks of Emergent AGI
Extensions
AI Tools For Your Needs
Open-source, modular AI capabilities created by users and developers
Enable rapid expansion of AI functionalities grounded in real-world needs
Distributed through our Extensions Marketplace
Status: Advanced prototype, public demo within 3 months of funding
Knowledge Wells
Users’ Fine-Tuned LLMs
Specialized AI models that evolve through user interactions
Capture and refine domain-specific expertise
Make AI more adaptable and useful in diverse professional contexts
Status: Early development, seeking LLM fine-tuning expertise
Transforming Industries Through Emergent AGI
Healthcare: A global network of medical professionals contributes Extensions for diagnostic support and treatment planning. Knowledge Wells capture expertise in rare diseases. Using an organizational Grove for decentralized governance, healthcare providers tackle complex health challenges together. The result: a medical AI system that combines the knowledge of millions of professionals, continuously learning and adapting to new information.
Education: Educators develop adaptive learning Extensions, subject matter experts create deep Knowledge Wells, and students contribute fresh perspectives through social Digital Gardens relevant to each topic. The emergent educational AGI personalizes learning experiences while connecting students to a global knowledge network.
Governance: Policy experts, citizens, and data scientists collaborate using our tools, combining real-world data Extensions with political theory Knowledge Wells. In our large-scale collaborative Environments, they model complex policy outcomes, enhancing democratic decision-making at all levels.
The Collective Edge: Benten's Approach to AGI
Bottom-up approach ensures AGI aligns naturally with diverse human values
Open participation fosters rapid innovation and adaptability
Decentralized structure mitigates risks associated with centralized AGI control
Economic model rewards contributions, democratizing the benefits of AGI development
Join the AGI Revolution
The development of AGI will shape our future in profound ways, and it's crucial that this future reflects the diversity of human knowledge, values, and aspirations.
Your role in this revolution is vital. Whether you're a developer with innovative ideas for Extensions, an expert with deep knowledge to share in a Knowledge Well, or an investor eager to help shape the future of AGI – you have a part to play.
Ready to help build universal AI that truly represents and serves all of humanity? Connect with us to learn about our mission, explore collaboration opportunities, or join our team.
Contact: Ben Parisi, Founder & CEO ben@benten.ai
Together, we'll create an AGI as diverse, creative, and capable as humanity itself.
