Filecoin Foundation (FF) and Theoriq have partnered to develop a series of AI Agents on the Theoriq platform, a framework for collaborative autonomous AI Agents designed to accomplish complex tasks. These Agents will be trained on data from the Filecoin network, the world’s largest decentralized data storage network designed to store humanity’s most important information, and will seek to make the data stored on Filecoin more accessible and usable for a variety of audiences.

Filecoin AI Agent Collective

At Consensus 2024, Porter Stowell, FF’s Head of Community, demoed a Filecoin AI Agent developed in collaboration with Theoriq. Trained on the Filecoin docs and GitHub repositories, the Filecoin AI Agent allows users to get detailed answers through natural language queries on how to build on Filecoin, troubleshoot common issues, getting started as a storage provider, and more. If you’re interested in testing it out yourself, you can apply for access to the Filecoin AI Agent here.

The Filecoin AI Agent is just the start of the Agentic Collective. Looking ahead, FF and Theoriq will continue working together to develop Agents for a wide range of data hosted on Filecoin to provide seamless natural language interaction with public datasets. FF and Theoriq are currently exploring a CIA AI Agent that will enable researchers and policymakers to efficiently search and verify one million declassified documents. This Agent will leverage 25 years of declassified CIA datasets from MuckRock that are stored on Filecoin. MuckRock has been working with Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web (FFDW) since 2022 to integrate IPFS and Filecoin to preserve critical public interest documents.

What is an Agent?

AI Agents are autonomous software systems that leverage one or many AI models that have access to data and tools, such as running a sandbox, querying databases or even executing a smart contract. This has enabled developers to build Agents that can handle complex tasks, while also paving the way for collectives of Agents that can specialize in completing multi-step tasks.

The Rise of AI Agents

Since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, the AI industry has exploded – with $29.1 billion invested in 2023. While the introduction of the chatbots drove the mainstream adoption of AI technologies, the industry continues to rapidly evolve. Now, we’re seeing the rise of AI Agents that are more customized and built for specific functions - amplifying the impacts of large language models like ChatGPT.

“These Agents are not merely enhancing user experiences; they are pivotal in various sectors, automating complex tasks, personalizing interactions, and analyzing data with unprecedented accuracy. This evolution signifies a shift towards more autonomous, efficient, and intelligent systems, catalyzing innovation and transforming numerous industries. The development and deployment of these Agents are crafting a future where digital and physical realms are seamlessly integrated.”  Theoriq Unveiled: Catalyzing a Decentralized Future of for AI 

AI Agents can develop specialized platforms that harness artificial intelligence to make vast amounts of data more consumable, making it more accessible and highlighting the significance of transparent, verifiable sources. Imagine effortlessly navigating all of the NASA data on Filecoin to enhance scientific research more efficiently. Instead of processing an overwhelming amount of data in real time, AI Agents can help focus the power of AI technologies – thereby amplifying their impact for specific purposes.

The data economy will be built on a foundation of onchain verification, where users will have instant trust in the quality of the data they are accessing. From monetizing access to private datasets through tokenization to powering the next scientific, climate, and health breakthroughs, leveraging AI Agents and decentralized storage will open the door to new advancements for humanity. AI Agents are a crucial element in transforming this envisioned future into today's reality.

The Importance of Decentralized AI

On today’s version of the web, the majority of data is gathered, stored, and provided by just a few ultra-powerful companies, siloing information, centralizing control, and leaving it vulnerable to single points of failure. We’re following the same path with AI, where the AI developers are locking down data and code, which impacts the visibility into how AI models work like what data they’re using and how they’re trained.

Platforms, like Theoriq, are taking another approach and driving the future of decentralization, open, and transparent AI. This is an important step away from the centralized service providers dominating the current AI landscape and a step towards more open and equitable systems that foster innovation without sacrificing individuals.

FF and Theoriq will be hosting X Spaces soon to discuss the future of AI Agents and how decentralized systems can support the development of AI technologies! Stay tuned and follow us on X to stay up to date.

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About Filecoin Foundation **

Filecoin is the world’s largest decentralized storage network. Filecoin Foundation's mission is to preserve humanity's most important information, as well as to facilitate the open source governance of the Filecoin network, fund research and development projects for decentralized technologies, and support the growth of the Filecoin ecosystem and community.

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About Theoriq

Theoriq is committed to building a responsible, inclusive, and consensus-driven AI landscape in Web3. At the forefront of integrating AI with blockchain technology, Theoriq empowers the community to leverage cutting-edge AI Agent collectives to improve decision-making, automation, and user experiences across Web3.

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