Background
Participants: TinyCloud (Sam Gbafa, Hunter Horsfall) and Betaworks (Nicole Ripka, John Borthwick, Jon Chin)
TinyCloud Overview
- TinyCloud is a project founded by Sam Gbafa and Hunter Horsfall.
- TinyCloud aims to give users control over their data through a distributed network where users can permission where their data lives and who has access to it.
- The core of TinyCloud is to allow users to permission the access of their data, such as having a backup of data in a node in their own basement or controlled environments.
Practical Applications of AI Pendants
- AI pendants capture and record all user utterances.
- Useful applications include recalling past conversations and information, such as asking what book Nicole recommended during the last meeting.
- TinyCloud ensures that users have control over their AI pendant data versus using commercial devices that may serve as surveillance tools by companies like Facebook.
TinyCloud Protocol Insight
- TinyCloud Protocol allows for permissions-based access to data.
- It provides a key value store similar to AWS S3 for storing both raw transcripts and knowledge graphs generated from AI pendant data.
- Users can create permission spaces using their identifiers (e.g., Ethereum keys) and regulate access through signed messages.
Data Management and Processing
- Data captured by AI pendants can be processed into a knowledge graph.
- TinyCloud facilitates transforming unstructured data into structured knowledge, which can be visualized and queried effectively.
- Obsidian is used to create knowledge graphs from unstructured data, making it possible to manage and manipulate personal data meaningfully.
Future Applications
- Creating custom applications tailored to user needs, such as language learning tools or personal analytics.
- Potential use cases include AI tutors, improving interpersonal communication patterns, or helping therapists analyze client interactions.
- Emphasis on building an ecosystem where multiple AI applications can interact with personal data securely and privately.
Challenges and Considerations
- Privacy concerns with recording in public spaces.
- Ensuring user data is not used for surveillance purposes.
- Potential hesitancy from users due to privacy implications and social norms around constant recording.
Funding and Development
- TinyCloud is currently raising a $500,000 pre-seed fund to further develop and scale the product.
- A strong developer community, particularly in Argentina, can support building the technical infrastructure.
Conclusion
The integration of AI pendants with TinyCloud’s data management solution offers a promising approach to personal data sovereignty, providing both immediate utility and potential long-term benefits as AI technology evolves.
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