Devolved AI is creating Athena, a community-driven AI platform built on blockchain technology that ensures transparency and accountability in its development process. By allowing users to control their data and participate in shaping the AI's evolution, Athena addresses the lack of trust and corporate influence in traditional AI systems.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional AI systems often lack transparency, accountability, and user control, leading to concerns about data privacy, algorithmic bias, and corporate influence in AI development. Users have limited insight into how these AI models are trained, how their data is used, and how the AI's evolution is shaped.
Solution
Devolved AI offers Athena, a community-driven AI platform built on blockchain technology to ensure transparency and user empowerment. Athena records every training step and dataset on the blockchain, providing an open record for verification. Users can control their data, participate in shaping the AI's evolution through voting and contributions, and earn rewards for their involvement. This approach fosters trust, promotes ethical AI development, and mitigates the risks associated with centralized, opaque AI systems.
Target Audience
Athena is designed for individuals and communities seeking a transparent, accountable, and user-controlled AI system, as well as developers and researchers interested in contributing to ethical AI development.
Features
- Blockchain-based Proof of Training system for transparent and verifiable AI development
- Community-driven development model allowing users to vote on updates and contribute datasets
- Secure data storage with cryptographic hashes on the blockchain, ensuring data integrity and privacy
- Reward system using Argocoin (AGC) for community members who contribute to Athena's development
- Open and accessible platform, free from corporate agendas or hidden processes