A discussion on the need for new protocols to manage the advancements and potential risks of AI, highlighting the roles of Congress and DARPA in ensuring safe and scalable AI development.
Points
- AI advancements require new protocols for scalability and security.
- Collaboration between government, academia, and private sector is essential.
- Innovations from the crypto industry, like zero-knowledge proofs and blockchains, could play a crucial role.
The Need for New AI Protocols
As AI capabilities advance, the existing internet protocols are likely to be stretched to their limits. To fully harness the power of AI and maintain order during this technological revolution, new protocols are essential. These protocols must be built on a variety of technologies, including innovations pioneered by the crypto industry such as zero-knowledge proofs, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and blockchains.
Role of AI Agents
One of the next major milestones in AI is the development of AI agents—systems that can take actions on behalf of a user. For example, an AI agent could query multiple service providers, negotiate terms, and make decisions based on the user’s preferences. This shift could lead to AI-to-AI communication, requiring specialized protocols to ensure security and reliability.
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Challenges and Solutions
AI-to-AI communication presents several challenges, including the unpredictability and unreliability of AI systems. Specialized protocols could help combat AI-assisted fraud and ensure secure transactions. Allowing AI agents to transact using cryptocurrencies, such as dollar-backed stablecoins, could avoid complications of traditional financial systems.
Collaboration for Safe AI Development
Ensuring the safe development of AI will require collaboration between the federal government, the AI and crypto industries, and academic researchers. Congress should work with the next presidential administration to create a working group comprising representatives from various sectors, including NIST, DAR
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the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency （DARPA）, and other relevant agencies. This working group would focus on developing new protocols specifically designed for AI to ensure security, scalability, and reliability.
Dean W. Ball: “The time to act is now. AI progresses quickly, which means our societal adaptations must do so as well.”
解説
- New Protocols for AI: The rapid advancements in AI require the development of new, specialized protocols to handle the unique challenges and opportunities presented by AI systems.
- AI Agents: These systems can automate tasks and decisions, but require secure and reliable communication protocols to function effectively.
- Intersector Collaboration: Ensuring the safe and scalable development of AI will necessitate cooperation between government agencies, academic researchers, and private sector innovators.