Scientists hope to accelerate the development of human-level AI using a network of powerful supercomputers, with the first node coming online within weeks. The goal is to create a “multi-level cognitive computing network” that will host and train the architectures required for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This includes advanced AI systems like deep neural networks, large language models, and multimodal systems.
The first supercomputer will start operating in September, with completion expected by the end of 2024 or early 2025. The modular supercomputer features advanced components and hardware infrastructure, including Nvidia L40S graphics processing units, AMD Instinct and Genoa processors, and Tenstorrent Wormhole server racks.
The SingularityNET CEO emphasized that this supercomputer will be a breakthrough in the transition to AGI, as it will enable novel neural- symbolic AI approaches to decrease data processing and energy needs. The mission is to ensure a phase transition from learning on big data to non-imitative machine thinking based on multi-step reasoning algorithms.
The SingularityNET team has also developed unique software, OpenCog Hyperon, designed specifically for the architecture of AI systems. This will provide access to data for the growth of AI, AGI, and future artificial super intelligence. The team is using a tokenized system that allows users to gain access to the supercomputer, add data to existing sets, and test and deploy AGI concepts.
In comparison, AI tokens are similar to those in free-standing video games, where players buy tokens to play a game and collect data accessible to others playing the same game. This concept is expected to expand the network’s computing power available in the future.
The timeline for reaching human-level intelligence varies among experts, with some predicting it by 2027 or 2028. Mark Zuckerberg has invested $10 billion to build infrastructure for training advanced AI models, aiming to achieve AGI by a certain point.
Source: https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/new-supercomputing-network-lead-to-agi-1st-node-coming-within-weeks