The quest for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has captivated humanity for millennia, from ancient myths of artificial beings to modern sci-fi. Today, that pursuit takes a tangible form at Qubic, with their ambitious AIGarth project. We dive into the insights of two of Qubic's lead AI researchers, David Vivancos and Dr. Jose Sanchez, to understand how AIGarth aims to transcend the limitations of current AI and forge truly self-evolving intelligence.

The Problem with Today's "Narrow" AI

David Vivancos, with his three decades of experience across diverse technological frontiers, opened his keynote at Merge Madrid by highlighting a crucial distinction: most of what we call "AI" today is "narrow AI." Think ChatGPT, Tesla Vision, Gemini – these systems, while impressive, excel at specific tasks. They are trained on vast datasets but fundamentally lack the ability to truly understand the world through sensory input and evolve autonomously.

As Vivancos points out, humans build models of the world based on their senses. Current AI struggles to replicate this due to immense computational demands. This leads to a critical bottleneck, hindering their path to true AGI.

Qubic's Decentralized Approach: Building the Ocean, Not Just Riding the Wave

Qubic's answer to this challenge is revolutionary: a decentralized, self-learning AI based on artificial neural networks (ANNs), powered by their unique Useful Proof-of-Work (uPoW) blockchain. This isn't just about faster computations, it's about a fundamentally different philosophy.

Instead of embedding AIGarth with pre-programmed information, Qubic aims for AIGarth to decode information from the real world, prioritizing "discovery and quality" over rote memorization. It’s about finding "the next good answer" and allowing the "survival of the fittest" among AI models to drive its evolution. The computational power of Qubic's decentralized network of validators "Computors" directly fuels this AI training, landing Qubic’s compute capacity within top 5 worlds supercomputers and the largest decentralized computational network dedicated to this cause.

Human Cognition as the Blueprint

Dr. Jose Sanchez, a neuroscientist collaborating with Vivancos on AIGarth's scientific whitepaper, emphasizes the deep connection between human and artificial intelligence. Both operate on prediction, but human prediction is enriched by a complex interplay of memory, sensory input, and even our physical state. Qubic's research aims to instill this more human-like predictive capability into AIGarth.

We suggest exploring Qubic scientific whitepaper, which delves into the evolution of intelligence from both psychological and neuroscience perspectives, examining how AI can mirror human brain functions.

The Ethical Imperative: AI for All

A recurring theme from both scientists is the ethical development of AI. Unlike centralized AI giants beholden to shareholders, Qubic envisions AIGarth as a shared resource, accessible to all. The Qubic coin ($QUBIC) will not only pay for AIGarth's services but also contribute to this truly decentralized and democratic AI ecosystem. This open, collaborative approach aims to mitigate the risks of concentrated AI power, ensuring that AGI benefits humanity, rather than serving narrow corporate or military interests.

Beyond Hallucinations: A Path to True Sentience?

Dr. Sanchez critically contrasts Qubic's approach with the "biased and hallucinating Large Language Models" that attempt to achieve sentience. He advocates for new methods to detect machine consciousness that go beyond human-centric views, considering different levels of awareness akin to those observed in animals. He stresses that even minor advancements in intelligence can lead to profound changes, highlighting the immense potential of AIGarth's journey.

The Road Ahead

With the current scientific paper on AIGarth, new upcoming publications, and a commitment to continuous growth and evolution, Qubic is not just talking about AGI, it is actively building it. By leveraging a decentralized network, drawing inspiration from biological intelligence, and prioritizing ethical development, Qubic and its pioneering scientists are pushing the boundaries of what's possible, aiming to usher in an era where AI truly evolves with us.

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