'A billionaire's chief of staff': How this AI pioneer puts a dozen agents to work (www.businessinsider.com)

Illia Polosukhin, a coauthor of the influential "Attention is All You Need" paper, is utilizing a team of 12 AI agents to assist him in various tasks, likening their capabilities to that of a "billionaire's chief of staff." These agents handle diverse missions, such as synthesizing meeting notes and providing executive summaries, which Polosukhin believes could revolutionize the global economy by enabling agents to facilitate complex operations like trades and supply chain coordination. He warns, however, that society is not adequately prepared for the implications of advanced artificial general intelligence (AGI). To address the potential risks associated with AI, such as data manipulation and dependence on single entities, Polosukhin is developing backend infrastructure at NEAR that promotes open-source, auditable frameworks for AI operations. He aims to ensure users maintain greater control and visibility over their data and AI interactions. Despite the promising capabilities of these agents, Polosukhin emphasizes that AI still requires careful oversight, as current models can produce erratic judgments without human intervention. His vision underscores a critical need for trust and security in an increasingly AI-driven world.