Near Protocol has launched an alpha version of NEAR.AI Assistant, a crosschain AI tool that can create memecoins and make online purchases. It uses Near Intents technology to swap assets across multiple blockchains, with plans to expand support. The assistant's key feature is enabling AI agents to communicate and coordinate complex tasks with each other.
Near Protocol plans to develop a large open-source AI model with 1.4 trillion parameters, surpassing Meta's Llama model. The project will use crowdsourced research and development, with contributors starting on a smaller model. Seven progressively larger models are planned, funded through token sales. Near Protocol aims to monetise the models, reward contributors, and decentralise AI technology to prevent single-company control.
