Introduction to TinyCloud
Participants:
- Sam Gbafa: Co-founder of TinyCloud, electrical engineer, and former AI researcher at OpenAI.
- Hunter Horsfall: Co-founder of TinyCloud, former small business owner.
- Nicole Ripka: From Betaworks.
- John Borthwick: From Betaworks.
- Jon Chin: From Betaworks.
Mission Statement:
TinyCloud aims to empower users with control over their data through a system of distributed and permissioned storage, promoting data sovereignty and privacy.
TinyCloud’s Concept and Technology
Distributed Storage:
- Users can store their data in a network of distributed nodes.
- Data can be stored on personal devices (e.g., a node in the user’s basement).
- Users can permission who has access to their data and for how long.
AI Pendants:
- Devices that capture and store user data.
- Enable recall of important information, records of conversations, etc.
- Emphasize on user-controlled data to prevent surveillance by third parties like Facebook.
TinyCloud Architecture
Data Sovereignty:
- Ensures user ownership and control over personal data.
- Users can leverage cryptographic signatures to manage permissions and access their data.
Knowledge Graph:
- Converts unstructured data into structured knowledge.
- Links and identifies relevant people, places, and concepts, facilitating better data management and recall.
Use Cases and Applications
Personal Data Management:
- Applications can access user data through a specific interface, enhancing interoperability.
- Supports different use cases such as language learning, personal therapy, and daily planning.
Compute on Personal Data:
- Users can run models and computations on their data without compromising privacy.
- Supports 0-knowledge proofs and secure data processing.
Vision and Future Direction
Interoperability:
- Emphasizes seamless data exchange between various personal devices and applications.
- Aims to create a customizable user interface tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Economic Model:
- Users may pay a subscription fee for storage and compute services (e.g., $5-10 per month).
- Aim to reduce compute costs over time with advancements in technology.
Open Source Commitment:
- TinyCloud will maintain an open-source architecture, ensuring transparency and user trust.
Insights and Sentiments
Insight:
- The importance of user-controlled data suggests a paradigm shift in how personal information is stored and utilized.
- Potential for TinyCloud to act as a personal, secure Internet.
Sentiment:
- Strong engagement with developer communities in Argentina to build and innovate further.
- Emphasis on privacy and ethical data usage as core values.
Conclusion and Next Steps
Fundraising Efforts:
- TinyCloud is actively seeking a $500,000 pre-seed funding, with 20% commitment achieved so far.
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