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Episode 262: Jansen Teng, Co-Founder of Virtuals Protocol on building the Infrastructure for AI Agent Society
Jan 22, 2025
Jansen Teng, co-founder of Virtuals Protocol, is on a quest to revolutionize AI agent development. He shares his journey from blockchain gaming to creating autonomous agents, emphasizing human-AI cooperation. Key topics include innovative infrastructure with memory systems, a unique 1% revenue model, and challenges in scaling AI agents. Teng envisions a 'network state' where AI and humans coexist, contributing to productive economies and collaborative governance. His insights reveal the potential for AI's transformative role in entrepreneurship and beyond.
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Quick takeaways
- Virtuals Protocol is revolutionizing AI agent development by integrating blockchain gaming principles to enhance accessibility and personalization in digital economies.
- The future vision emphasizes building a 'network state' where autonomous agents and humans collaborate to drive economic productivity and innovative societal interactions.
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The Shift to AI and Web3 Integration
The discussion centers on the transition towards focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3 technologies, emphasizing the evolution of various AI models and their relevance as digital assets. Notably, companies like Virtuals Protocol are advancing accessibility to these AI models, providing users with a personalized experience similar to platforms like Uber or Airbnb, which democratized access without ownership. The emergence of large language models (LLMs) like Anthropics Claude and Llama embodies this shift, fostering new consumer interactions and economic opportunities. This evolution signifies a transformation where economic incentives align more closely between users and service models within the AI space.
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