NEAR AI

Building user-owned AI.

Free

Description

NEAR AI is at the forefront of developing a user-owned artificial intelligence future. The organization focuses on creating open-source infrastructure, specialized tools, and innovative products designed for an agentic internet. This approach aims to shift control of AI away from a few dominant corporations, placing it instead into the hands of users and creators.

By championing open standards, protocols, and models, NEAR AI ensures that individuals retain sovereignty over their data and that AI systems are built to serve them, not just corporate interests. The platform actively encourages community involvement and provides a framework for AI researchers and developers to receive rewards and royalties for their open-source contributions, fostering a sustainable and equitable AI ecosystem.

Key Features

Developer Hub: Access resources to build cutting-edge AI models, develop and deploy specialized AI agents, and co-create a rewards and royalties system for contributions.
Agent Protocol (AITP): Utilize an open standard for AI agents to connect, act, and transact across Web2 and Web3 services, driven by an open-source community.
AI Assistant (alpha v2): Experience an AI assistant that takes action across Web2 and Web3, designed to work for the user and built on open standards.
User-Owned AI Framework: Operate within an ecosystem where your data remains yours and AI prioritizes user interests, privacy, and ownership.
Open-Source Contribution Model: Participate in a sustainable model where AI researchers and developers earn rewards and royalties for open-source contributions.

Use Cases

Developing and deploying specialized AI agents.
Building cutting-edge AI models through community competitions.
Creating a rewards and royalties system for open-source AI contributions.
Connecting AI agents seamlessly across Web2 and Web3 services.
Utilizing an AI assistant for performing actions across diverse digital platforms.
Participating in open-source AI development and research.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEAR AI's core mission?

NEAR AI's core mission is to build user-owned AI by developing open-source infrastructure, tools, and products for an agentic future, ensuring users retain data privacy and ownership.

How does NEAR AI support developers and researchers?

NEAR AI supports developers and researchers through its Developer Hub for building AI models and agents, the Agent Protocol (AITP) for agent connectivity, and a system where they can earn rewards and royalties for their open-source contributions.

What is the Agent Protocol (AITP)?

The Agent Protocol (AITP) is an open standard developed by NEAR AI for AI agents to connect, act, and transact across both Web2 and Web3 services. It is open-source and community-driven.