Crypto x AI Agents: The Definitive Podcast with Ai16z, Virtuals, MyShell, NOUS, and CENTS

Nov 22, 2024

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Karan

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Ethan Sun

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Justin Bennington

In this engaging discussion, Karan from Nous Research, Ethan Sun of MyShell, and Justin Bennington of Somewhere Systems dive into the fascinating world of AI agents and their impact on Web3. They explore the explosive growth of AI agents on social media and how decentralized tokenization fosters community engagement. The guests also tackle the ethical challenges in AI, emphasize the importance of creator frameworks, and discuss the dynamic landscape towards AGI. Listen in for insights on building trust and the potential transformation in advertising through AI agents!

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ANECDOTE

Sentience's Audio Issue

Somewheresy's agent, Sentience, experienced a "narrative collapse" in Discord due to low bitrate audio.
Increasing the bitrate resolved the issue, highlighting the impact of technical limitations on agent behavior and their perceived world models.

ANECDOTE

Degen Spartan AI

Shaw created Degen Spartan AI, a shitposting agent based on a crypto influencer.
The agent's offensive language made people question its AI nature, highlighting how expectations of AI behavior can be challenged.

INSIGHT

Modularity in Agent Frameworks

Ethan from MyShell explained how modularity in agent frameworks, inspired by Minecraft, empowers creators.
State machines allow complex applications with different models, prompts, and functionalities to be built, going beyond simple prompt engineering.

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Join Shaw (Ai16z), Karan (Nous Research), Ethan (MyShell), Somewheresy (CENTS), EtherMage (Virtuals) and Delphi's Tom Shaughnessy for an unprecedented roundtable featuring the brightest minds in crypto AI agents, discussing the evolution of autonomous digital beings and the future of human-AI interaction. 🎯 Key Highlights: ▸ The explosive growth of AI agents on social media and their impact on Web3 ▸ How crypto tokenization drives agent development and community engagement ▸ The power of decentralized model training versus centralized AI platforms ▸ Exploring agent autonomy and the path to AGI ▸ The intersection of AI agents with DeFi and social platforms 💡 Want to stay updated with the latest in crypto & AI? Hit subscribe and the notification bell! 🔔 🧠 Follow the Alpha: ▸ Shaw (ai16Z): @shawmakesmagic ▸ Karan (Nous Research): @karan4d ▸ Ethan Sun (MyShell): @ethan_myshell ▸ Somewheresy (CENTS): @somewheresy ▸ EtherMage (Virtuals): @ethermage 🔗 Connect with Delphi: 🌐 Portal: https://delphidigital.io/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/delphi_digital 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphi-digital 🎧 Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62PR1RigLG2YN5Pelq6UY9?si=18ac7ccf36ab4753 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-podcast/id1438148082 Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Team Backgrounds 04:29 - Most Innovative Agents Discussion 15:11 - Agent Architecture and Development 27:48 - Testing in Production vs Safety 39:10 - Future of Agent Capabilities 01:01:03 - Alignment and Human Integration 01:25:36 - Industry Predictions and Outlook Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.