SEATTLE, Jan. 19, 2024 — The highly anticipated TED AI talk delivered by Untapped Capital’s Yohei Nakajima, also known as the father of BabyAGI, is now available to the public at http://go.ted.com/yoheinakajima. Originally presented at TED-AI in San Francisco on October 17, 2023, Nakajima’s talk provides valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of AI and its profound impact on our identities and society. Nakajima spoke alongside tech luminaries including Reid Hoffman, Ilya Sutskever, Andrew Ng, and Grammy award winner Oak Felder.
Nakajima, known for his pioneering work in the tech industry, is a distinguished venture capitalist with a passion and talent for building. He is the creative mind behind BabyAGI, a groundbreaking open-source AI platform inspired by human cognitive development. Released in April 2023, BabyAGI has inspired developers worldwide to work on their own autonomous agents, showcasing Nakajima’s ability to drive innovation.
Untapped Capital, the pre-seed venture capital firm he co-founded in 2020, has been at the forefront of industry disruption. Leveraging AI and automations, Untapped Capital invests in unexpected founders and employs innovative methods such as outbound and build-in-public strategies to identify promising startups. The firm’s unique culture and technology-driven approach, including custom No-Code CRM and AI tools, have positioned it as a pioneer in various sectors, including artificial intelligence, Web3, and No Code.
In his TED AI talk, Nakajima delves into the concept of identity in the age of AI and digital interconnectedness. Drawing from his experiences with BabyAGI and his journey in the tech world, Nakajima explores how our identities are shaped by our roles within various communities, both online and offline. He challenges conventional notions of identity and emphasizes the importance of embracing this ever-evolving journey of self-discovery.
Nakajima also highlights the transformative potential of AI in fostering greater understanding and empathy among individuals and communities. He emphasizes the role of AI as a tool for bridging divides, bringing diverse stories together, and creating a harmonious collective tapestry.
“Harnessing the power of AI, let us seize the chance to collaborate like never before, ensuring that our combined voices echo with harmony and purpose,” Nakajima prophetically encouraged the audience as he concluded his talk. “Let’s build incredible things, let’s be good to one another, let’s solve some real problems. Of course, there will be challenges, many of them – and face them we shall. Together, let’s embrace the promise of this new enlightenment, where the fusion of AI and our shared spirit ignites an era of unparalleled unity and progress.”
Yohei Nakajima’s TED AI talk is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of technology, identity as a shared journey of self expression, and the potential for AI to reshape our understanding of ourselves and the world.
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