Bangkok, Thailand, October 30, 2024 – The Open AGI Summit, a pioneering conference exploring the intersection of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and decentralized technologies, is set to take place in Bangkok on November 13th, 2024. This event coincides with DevCon, a major blockchain developer conference, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with both communities. It is being supported by flagship partners Sentient, Polygon Labs, SCB 10X|SCBX, and Google Cloud, among others.

Decentralization: A Path to Safe and Ethical AGI

With the rapid advancement of AGI, concerns regarding centralized control and potential societal risks are mounting. The Open AGI Summit aims to address these anxieties by exploring how decentralized, blockchain-powered governance models can foster safer, more transparent, and ethically aligned AGI development.

The summit will also spotlight AGI's potential to drive innovation across diverse fields. By emphasizing collaborative efforts and the ethical dimensions of AGI, this event aspires to chart a path toward a future where AGI serves as a tool for universal benefit and prosperity. 

Leading Voices Unite in Bangkok

The summit brings together prominent figures from the fields of AI, blockchain, and web3. Confirmed speakers include:

• Pramod Viswanath, Sentient
• Sreeram Kannan, Eigenlayer
• Tarun Chitra, Robot Ventures 
• Sandeep Nailwal, Polygon
• Illia Polosukhin, Near

A previous Open AGI Summit speaker, Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon, states: "As AI continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, we face a critical decision. Do we allow a handful of corporations to dominate this powerful technology, creating a closed world where innovation is stifled and benefits are concentrated? Or do we choose a future where AI is open, transparent, and accessible to all, fostering a more equitable and prosperous society? Blockchain technology offers the promise of such an open world, ensuring that the benefits of AI are distributed fairly and that its development is guided by collective values."

Expect discussions to encompass a range of critical topics, including technical advancements in AGI safety research, decentralized governance structures for AGI systems, and ethical considerations in AGI development. Additionally, there will be a focus on emerging applications at the crossroads of AI and blockchain, highlighting the innovative synergy between these technologies. The summit aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of AGI, ensuring a thorough exploration of its potential impacts and challenges.

Fostering Collaboration: Academia, Industry, and Community

The Open AGI Summit seeks to bridge the gap between academic advancements, industry expertise, and the vibrant decentralized AI community. The event fosters collaboration toward the shared goal of responsible AGI development. This convergence of talent and ideas not only accelerates innovation, but also ensures that AGI technologies are built with a firm commitment to ethical principles and societal benefit. 

About The Open AGI Summit

The Open AGI Summit is a platform for exploring the intersection of AGI and decentralized technologies. We believe that transparent and open-source AI development, empowered by blockchain, is essential for a future of safe and beneficial AGI.

Learn more about Open AGI Summit here: https://openagi.xyz/ 

About Sentient

Sentient is building a decentralized AGI platform. Sentient’s team is composed of leading web3 founders, builders, researchers, and academics who are committed to creating trustless and open artificial intelligence models.

Learn more about Sentient here: https://sentient.foundation