The Dawn of a New Era: From Isolation to Collaboration
In the vast tapestry of technological evolution, the concept of artificial superintelligence stands as a beacon of both promise and peril. It is not the intelligence of individual agents that eludes us, but rather the intricate web that could bind these agents into a unified, thinking entity. As Vijoy Pandey, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Outshift by Cisco, eloquently puts it, "The intelligence is already there. What is missing is the connective tissue that turns four strangers into one team."
The Vision of the 'Internet of Cognition'
Outshift by Cisco, a pioneer in the realm of distributed intelligence, introduces the architectural marvel known as the 'Internet of Cognition'. This semantic layer, built upon the 'Internet of Agents', aims to enable agents to share intention, context, and reasoning. It is a vision where isolated agents metamorphose into a collaborative ensemble, capable of tackling new challenges without human intervention.
Key Technological Pillars
- Cognition State Protocols: These protocols facilitate shared intention among agents, ensuring that each agent understands the collective goal.
- Cognition Fabric: Acting as a shared memory or institutional memory, this fabric provides the context needed for agents to operate cohesively.
- Cognitive Amplifiers and Guardrail Technologies (GATs): These tools enhance shared reasoning, allowing agents to process information at unprecedented speeds.
The Open-Source Backbone
Central to this vision are the open-source projects AGNTCY and Mycelium. AGNTCY, hosted by the Linux Foundation, provides the connectivity layer, while Mycelium offers the coordination necessary for shared intention. Together, they form the backbone of this revolutionary approach.