FLock.io and Pundi AI have joined forces to redefine AI training by merging agent learning with decentralized data annotation. This collaboration leverages FLock.io’s cutting-edge expertise in privacy-focused AI training and Pundi AI’s blockchain-based data annotation platform to develop high-quality, specialized AI models.

A Shared Vision for Decentralized AI

Both FLock.io and Pundi AI share the same mission: democratizing AI development through open and decentralized platforms. By combining strengths, both companies aim to address key challenges in AI training, such as data privacy, diversity, and equitable participation. FLock.io brings its expertise in privacy-preserving AI training, enabling participants to train models collaboratively without sharing raw data, while Pundi AI enriches this process with its AI Data Platform, which incentivizes global participants to annotate data. Using blockchain technology, contributions are recorded as NFTs, ensuring transparency and data integrity. This robust infrastructure complements FLock.io’s capabilities by delivering high-quality data pipelines essential for AI training.

Together, the two companies aim to develop advanced AI agents tailored for industries such as finance, healthcare, sports, and blockchain. These agents will benefit from diverse, secure datasets while maintaining strict privacy standards. Additionally, incentivized participation will encourage global collaboration in shaping the future of AI.

JiaHao Sun, CEO of FLock.io commented “Our collaboration with Pundi AI empowers community-driven AI development, By integrating our strengths, we’re creating an accessible and inclusive AI ecosystem that empowers contributors to shape the future of technology.” Zac Cheah, founder of Pundi AI, added, “This partnership highlights the transformative potential of federated learning and decentralized data annotation. Together, we are building a foundation for AI advancements that prioritize fairness, transparency, and innovation, setting new standards for the industry.”

As this collaboration unfolds, the AI industry can expect groundbreaking advancements in the way models are trained and deployed. With a shared focus on decentralization, privacy, and inclusivity, FLock.io and Pundi AI are paving the way for the next era of AI innovation, delivering benefits to businesses, developers, and users alike.

About Pundi AI

Pundi AI democratizes artificial intelligence development through a decentralized suite of tools. Pundi AI suite of tools includes Pundi AI Data platform, Pundi AIFX omnichain layer, PURSE+ browser plugin, Pundi AI Data Marketplace, and Pundi AI MM Agent.

The Pundi AI Data platform provides professional data, labeling and annotation services, ensuring AI data remains open and accessible to all. Users across the globe can participate in tag-and-earn of data and contribute to the advancement of AI.

Powered by the Pundi AIFX omnichain layer, activities are securely recorded on-chain and integrated with IPFS and multiple blockchains, paving the way for a decentralized data exchange. With PURSE+ browser plugin on x.com, users can actively contribute by tagging and annotating data for social AI, fostering a more participatory ecosystem.

This infrastructure ensures AI development remains transparent, unbiased and resistant to monopolistic control, allowing broader participation and innovation across the industry. Pundi AI’s mission is to create an open AI ecosystem where data and development are accessible to everyone.

For more information, visit Pundi AI’s website, Github, and Gitbook.

About FLock.io

FLock.io is a decentralized AI co-creation platform for building, training and optimizing models using federated learning. Through its products — AI Arena, FL Alliance, and the AI Marketplace — FLock.io coordinates efforts with on-chain incentives, allowing data owners, compute providers, and AI engineers to collaborate in the development of AI models.

By leveraging blockchain, FLock.io ensures privacy, decentralization, and a fair distribution of rewards, democratizing AI development and reducing dependence on centralized systems. In 2024, FLock.io was the only AI infra project to receive an academic grant from the Ethereum Foundation, recognizing its contributions to decentralized AI research. FLock.io is also the first and only Web3 project presented at the Royal Society.

As FLock.io approaches its mainnet launch, the team’s vision for decentralized AI — focused on privacy, fairness, and user empowerment — will soon become a reality. By shifting the power of AI development from centralized entities to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem, FLock.io is setting a new standard for AI innovation. Visit FLock.io, or follow us on X, LinkedIn, and YouTube for more information.