NEAR AI Building user-owned AI.

What is NEAR AI?

NEAR AI focuses on creating an open-source ecosystem for artificial intelligence where users retain control and ownership of their data. The platform aims to counter the trend of AI controlled by large corporations, ensuring benefits are distributed more equitably. It provides infrastructure and tools designed for a future where AI agents operate transparently and securely across Web2 and Web3 services.

The initiative supports developers and researchers through its Developer Hub, enabling them to build, deploy, and get compensated for contributing to specialized AI models and agents. NEAR AI emphasizes community involvement in shaping open standards and protocols, building a sustainable model that rewards open-source contributions, thereby moving towards a truly user-centric AI landscape.

Features

Open-Source Infrastructure: Tools and systems for building user-owned AI.
Developer Hub (Alpha): Platform for building AI models, deploying AI agents, and participating in training competitions.
Agent Protocol (AITP): Open standard for AI agent connectivity, action, and transaction across Web2 and Web3.
AI Assistant (Alpha v2): An AI agent designed to take actions for users, built on open standards.
Rewards and Royalties System: Mechanism to compensate developers and researchers for open-source AI contributions.
User-Owned AI Focus: Emphasis on user data privacy, control, and ownership.