Simsimi

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that has been around since the 1940s, developing mathematical and computer models. The latest advancements in computing power and access to data from computers led to more widespread use of AI in 2010. An example of the widespread adoption of AI is Simsimi, onboarding a user base of 400 million users worldwide.

SimSimi is one of the longest-running AI chatbots that engage in small talks or emotional talks with users using playful language. Originally developed to engage and extend emotional support to users, this product took an unfortunate turn as the AI model was corrupted with offensive language and sexual content.

Development Does Not Stop There!

Ultimately, developing an AI product for mass adoption should follow strict guidelines centered on human rights. Nevertheless, the capability of AI to transform various industries is limitless. Industries including healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, finance, education, entertainment, and many more would benefit from the technology.

AI integration in blockchain technology is being explored with SingularityNET, a decentralized AI marketplace built on Ethereum. The technology interacts with and provides AI services such as facilitating payments and translation. The project has a long-term vision of open-sourcing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

Understanding Artificial Intelligence

Unlocking the endless possibilities with AI starts with understanding the methodologies and techniques used to develop it.

• Optimization-based techniques are used in many areas of study to find solutions that maximize or minimize parameters.

• Machine learning leverages data to improve performance and build a model based on sample data to make predictions or decisions.

• Deep learning is a class of machine learning algorithms that uses artificial neural networks, which are multiple layers in the network to obtain a higher-level output from the raw input.

• Artificial neural networking is a computational model or algorithm that mimics the way nerve cells work in the human brain.

• A prediction model is a mathematical process used that predicts future outcomes by analyzing patterns in a given set of input data.

• Heuristic-based technique is a problem-solving approach that produces a practical-level output for a limited timeframe.

• Bayesian learning framework is similar to deep learning but a smaller dataset is used.

• A multi-agent system solves problems with multiple agents in contrast to a single-agent approach.

Conclusion

Technology is great but, this does not mean it's fail-proof. Just like humans, technology is prone to mistakes. And this is the reason why safe and continuous AI development should take place to onboard mass adoption. With your understanding of the different methodologies and approaches of AI, you can help developers pinpoint problems and debug them.

Recent data shows that as of May 23, 2023, the cumulative number of unique Ethereum addresses has reached 232.37 million. The historical steady growth in unique addresses indicates a gradual yet consistent adoption of the Ethereum Ecosystem by users.

Active Ethereum Addresses (Source: Daily Active Ether

eum Address | Etherscan)

Additionally, data reveals a peak of 1,420,187 active addresses last December 9, 2022. Despite this, a subsequent downtrend with 398,403 active addresses as of May 23, 2023, is observed.

Hackathons

Integrating web3 technology can be challenging if it does not meet the minimum demand criteria for widespread adoption. Hence, hackathons play a crucial role in boosting their significance by onboarding developers to create impactful projects with everyday applications.

ETHGlobal Lisbon 2023 is a hackathon that brings together experts in the Ethereum Ecosystem. In this event, developers are provided with resources, mentors, sponsors, and software to create solutions catered toward increased adoption of web3 technology.

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8:20 pm • 12 May 2023

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As the final day of the ETHGlobal Lisbon Hackathon is approaching make sure you take some memorable photos with our neon sign

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6:18 am • 14 May 2023

ETHGlobal Lisbon Hackathon, held last May 12-14, 2023, brought together over 975 hackers with 183 innovative projects submitted. The hackers competed for a $275,000 prize pool from participating ecosystem partners including 1inch Network, Worldcoin, Optimism, Polygon, Gnosis Chain, and many more.

Judges, mentors, and keynote speakers from different industries come together to share their knowledge during the hackathon's talks and workshops. You can watch them here.

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Not in Lisbon? No problem!

Join us for our Afternoon Talks and Workshop

We are starting in workshop room 3 with our 4 talks: ethglobal.tv/ethglobal-lisb…

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9:50 pm • 12 May 2023

A total of 10 projects were chosen as finalists and they are:

• Credential Corgi - creation of certification standards, issuance of ZKP-compatible certificates, and request-proof exchange.

• Dookies - anonymous, ZKP-based, incentivized data analytics and tracking for all users.

• buddy - a Tinder-style app on Lens for developers to find hackathon partners.

• LocalPro - brings on-chain verification & incentivization to local offline work

• CryptoBureau - under-collateralized lending with ZKP.

• Pinky Protocol - peer-to-peer collateral-free NFT lending protocol, leveraging account abstraction.

• Web3-gpt4 - web3 GPT-4 simplifies smart contract deployment.

• Donation Station - allows users to donate using their favorite L2.

• ChainGPT - decentralized & verifiable chat AI.

• op-kompressor - decompress call data at runtime to save L1 gas while transacting on L2s.

Another notable project is this disposable, prepaid crypto card to aid in Bolivia's banking crisis using cryptocurrency.

Nico Gallardo

@nicnode

Bolivians cannot withdraw their US Dollars + banks block your accounts if you transact with crypto.

Our solution: Scratch-off, disposable, prepaid crypto cards.

o Direct onramp to crypto
o Privacy preserving
o Permissionless issuance
o No need of wallet/crypto knowledge

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12:59 am • 15 May 2023

Conclusion

Ultimately, these projects aim to create a solution to onboard a user base onto web3. Hackathons are fundamental to ensure innovation in the web3 space. Not only does it solve problems and enhance quality of life but it also drives economic growth and increased competitiveness in the space. So, start innovating today! Who knows you could be the next leader in this industry.

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