SingularityNET’s Knowledge Layer Integrated with Filecoin, Ensuring Data Provenance and Ownership Towards Beneficial AGI

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 – In a milestone agreement, SingularityNET, a leading AI platform developer headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and the Filecoin Foundation, which facilitates governance of the Filecoin network, funds research and development projects, and supports the growth of the Filecoin ecosystem and community, have entered a strategic collaboration to marks a significant step towards enhancing the integration of the AI and DePIN industries while adhering to strong decentralization principles and promoting the development of the Knowledge Layer.

Both SingularityNET and Filecoin Foundation have had a longstanding dedication to the values of decentralization, AI ethics and data provenance. The commitments the two organizations have to these values make this collaboration an exciting and yet natural progression toward achieving their shared goals. It goes beyond highlighting their shared dedication and values – it paves the way for innovative advancements in decentralized AI and secure data storage, potentially promising to set a new standard for the industry and revolutionizing DePIN. Additionally, this collaboration will explore the formation of an AI Ethics working group, further reinforcing their commitment to ethical practices in the development and deployment of AI. 

The key objectives of this collaboration include several short- mid-, and long-term goals. In the short term, SingularityNET will utilize the SDK from Lighthouse, one of the primary data onboarding solutions in the Filecoin ecosystem, to store metadata. Mid-term goals focus on integrating the Filecoin tech stack into SingularityNET to support archival data needs, enhancing the robustness and security of AI-generated data storage. In the long term, the collaboration aims to leverage Filecoin for creating and managing Knowledge Graphs, which are essential to the realization of the Knowledge Layer initiative started by SingularityNET.

Additionally, Filecoin is a leading project in the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) space, particularly in cloud storage. DePIN projects leverage blockchain technology and cryptoeconomics to create more transparent and verifiable networks, aiming for efficient scalability compared to centralized networks. This joint venture will further the benefits of DePIN by demonstrating real-world applicability and the potential for significant industry impact. Additionally, the integration of AI services into Filecoin’s decentralized data storage system (and vice versa) will be explored to foster innovation and to make the two ecosystems interoperable and synergistic.

Dr. Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET

“Data is a critical aspect of modern AI, and if we are going to grow decentralized AI to the level that we must in order to meet humanity’s needs, we need to handle data in a fully decentralized, secure, flexible and high-usability way. The Filecoin ecosystem has been working on decentralized data storage for quite some time and has implemented a very valuable framework, and for this reason this collaboration between SingularityNET and Filecoin Foundation is a significant step toward our goals building the Internet of Knowledge and advancing beneficial AGI. Using Filecoin’s DePIN solutions, we can enhance our AI offerings with scalable and tokenomically incentivized data storage solutions, and grow the scale of our data solutions commensurately with demand. For instance we will work together to implement Knowledge Nodes and Model Nodes, enabling decentralized and dynamic AI interactions. We’re also exploring the creation of an AI Ethics working group to underline our commitment to responsible sourcing and handling of data in a decentralized AI context.“

Danny O’Brien, Senior Fellow, Filecoin Foundation

“We are thrilled to work with SingularityNET, an ambitious project that shares our vision of decentralizing artificial intelligence, computing, and storage resources. Filecoin is built to handle the unprecedented scale of AI data growth on a future-proof network. And in a world where the majority is wary about trusting AI, decentralized, provable storage promotes confidence in this transformative tech.”

Porter Stowell, Head of Community at the Filecoin Foundation, also shared: “By integrating Filecoin’s decentralized storage network with SingularityNET’s AI platform, we are unlocking new capabilities for secure data provenance and verifiable model training. Together, we are building a more equitable and secure infrastructure for the next generation of AI breakthroughs.”

Together, SingularityNET and the Filecoin Foundation are committed to building a future that envisions a decentralized, secure, and intelligent digital ecosystem accessible to all. As they push the boundaries of what was thought possible in AI and data storage, their collaboration will inspire new standards, foster unprecedented advancements, and ultimately ignite a new wave of innovation that will benefit all individuals and industries alike. 

About SingularityNET 

SingularityNET was founded by Dr. Ben Goertzel with the mission of creating a decentralized, democratic, inclusive and beneficial Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). An AGI is not dependent on any central entity, is open to anyone and is not restricted to the narrow goals of a single corporation or even a single country. The SingularityNET team includes seasoned engineers, scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and marketers. Our core platform and AI teams are further complemented by specialized teams devoted to application areas such as finance, robotics, biomedical AI, media, arts and entertainment.

About Filecoin Foundation

Filecoin Foundation (FF) facilitates governance of the Filecoin network, funds research and development projects, and supports the growth of the Filecoin ecosystem and community. Its mission is to preserve humanity’s most important information. Filecoin is a peer-to-peer network that stores files, with built-in economic incentives and cryptography to ensure files are stored reliably over time.