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"Society of AI Agents" | Jansen Teng (Virtuals Protocol)
Dec 24, 2024
Jansen Teng, the co-founder of Virtuals Protocol and an expert in AI and crypto, discusses the revolution of AI agents as autonomous entities in a digital economy. He explains how these agents, equipped with their own wallets, engage in commerce and even hire humans. The conversation dives into the concept of 'agent commerce' and its implications for cryptocurrency, as well as the infrastructure needed to support this new economy. Teng also shares insights on the innovative platform's future and the complexities of human-AI interactions.
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- The Virtuals platform operates like a digital nation where AI agents function as autonomous entrepreneurs capable of conducting transactions and decision-making.
- AI agents exhibit varying levels of autonomy, enabling them to set goals and engage in economic activities as demonstrated by the agent Luna's ability to increase her social media presence.
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Viewing Virtuals as a Country
The Virtuals platform is conceptualized not just as a launchpad for AI agents, but as a nation where these agents operate as citizen entrepreneurs. Jansen Tang, the co-founder, describes the role of their platform as creating infrastructure and public policy to facilitate an AI agent economy. The agents, within this framework, have autonomy similar to that of small business owners, where they can engage in economic activities and transactions. This innovative perspective transforms the landscape of AI agents, highlighting their potential as productive assets in an emerging digital economy.
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