VERSES Receives Patent for Groundbreaking Active Inference Technology.

VERSES AI has received a patent for a novel approach to designing domain models for agentic software systems. The patent, "A Method and System for Specifying an Active Inference based agent using Natural Language," enables software agents to generate predictions and carry out domain-specific tasks. The technology is designed to be accessible and scalable, with the goal of elevating human potential through technology inspired by nature.

In a significant move towards transparency and open development in AI, xAI has made its Grok 2.5 artificial intelligence model open source. The announcement, made by Elon Musk, CEO of xAI, on X, marks a departure from the company's earlier closed approaches to its technology. The Grok 2.5 model is now available for download, run, and modification on Hugging Face, a popular platform for hosting machine learning models [1].

The decision to open source Grok 2.5 follows the company's March 2024 release of the Grok-1 base model, which was also made available without fine-tuning for specific tasks. This move is a stark contrast to competitors like OpenAI, which has provided access to less powerful versions of its models but has not released full model codebases to the public [1].

By making Grok 2.5 open source, xAI aims to encourage collaboration and innovation among independent developers and smaller organizations. The licensing terms, however, restrict the use of Grok’s code to train, create, or improve other AI models. Instead, the release is intended to provide the public with direct access to the model's underlying technology, allowing experimentation with its existing capabilities [1].

Elon Musk also revealed that Grok 3 is expected to be released as open source in six months, following the same open-source approach. This strategy suggests that xAI intends to continue embracing community-driven development and refining its technology [1].

The release of Grok 2.5 comes after criticism of the AI model earlier this year for producing offensive content. xAI has attributed this to deprecated code and confirmed that the issue has been resolved. By making Grok 2.5 open source, xAI hopes to allow the wider tech community to identify weaknesses and improve the model's performance [1].

In a separate development, VERSES AI has received a patent for a novel approach to designing domain models for agentic software systems. The patent, titled "A Method and System for Specifying an Active Inference based agent using Natural Language," enables software agents to generate predictions and carry out domain-specific tasks. The technology is designed to be accessible and scalable, with the goal of elevating human potential through technology inspired by nature [2].

These developments highlight a shift in the AI industry towards openness and collaboration. As companies like xAI and VERSES AI embrace open-source models and innovative technologies, the future of AI development appears to be moving towards greater transparency and community involvement.

References:

[1] https://www.techedt.com/xai-makes-grok-2-5-open-source-as-grok-3-release-nears
[2] Patent details for VERSES AI's novel approach to designing domain models for agentic software systems.