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AGI House is a collective of founder and researcher co-living houses focused on artificial intelligence (AI) research, entrepreneurship, and community building. It was founded by Jeremy Nixon and Andrej Karpathy, and is located primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area. Named after "Artificial General Intelligence" (AGI), which refers to AI systems with human-level cognitive abilities, AGI House serves as a hub for AI professionals, enthusiasts, and investors. The community has drawn attention from various figures in the technology sector and has become a focal point for discussions and developments in AI.
History
[edit]Origins as NeoGenesis
[edit]AGI House began in February 2022 when Jeremy Nixon, a Google Brain researcher, and Andrej Karpathy, a founding member of OpenAI and former head of AI at Tesla, leased an eight-bedroom mansion in Hillsborough, California. They named the community NeoGenesis, with the goal of fostering collaboration among AI researchers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts.[1][2] The mansion, valued at around $58 million, included features such as a koi pond, Zen garden, and wine cellar.[1]
Figures like Sergey Brin, Sam Altman, and others in the tech industry helped NeoGenesis gain a reputation for hosting events, hackathons, and conferences.[3][4] The co-living arrangement created a space where residents and guests could discuss AI advancements, collaborate on projects, and build startups.[1] This environment contributed to the AI community in the Bay Area and led to the creation of several AI startups.
Transition to AGI House
[edit]In late 2022, following increased public interest in AI technologies such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Jeremy Nixon rebranded NeoGenesis as AGI House to align with its focus on artificial general intelligence.[1] This shift reflected the community's goal of advancing AGI and its broader potential impact on society.[1]
During this time, the Hillsborough property remained a hub for AI activities. Nixon and Karpathy handed over the Hillsborough lease to Neogenesis Resident Tim Shi (Cofounder and CTO of Cresta) and house operations manager Rocky Yu. In 2023, they launched a second AGI House location in San Francisco's Twin Peaks neighborhood to expand the concept and create a network of AI-focused communities.[1]
Expansion and Activities
[edit]Hillsborough AGI House
[edit]The Hillsborough AGI House is located in a mansion in one of California's affluent suburbs. The property includes gardens and facilities designed to create a collaborative environment for residents and guests.[1][5]
The Hillsborough AGI House hosted various events, including hackathons, discussions, and networking gatherings. These events brought in attendees like Sergey Brin and venture capitalists from firms like Sequoia Capital and Greylock Partners.[1] The house provided a space for AI entrepreneurs and researchers to collaborate.[1][6]
San Francisco AGI House
[edit]The San Francisco AGI House, located in the Twin Peaks neighborhood, has views of the city. The property, previously occupied by tech communities, was revitalized by Jeremy Nixon as part of the AGI House expansion.[7]
The San Francisco location became a center for AI innovation, attracting entrepreneurs and researchers interested in AI. The house hosted events, hackathons, and workshops to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing within the AI community.[7]
Community Impact
[edit]Jeremy Nixon's goal for AGI House was to create an environment where conversations could lead to new ideas with tangible results.[1] The houses became known as centers for AI research and collaboration in Silicon Valley.[1]
The AGI Houses provided a space for startups to grow, and residents benefited from networking opportunities, access to investors, and the community's collective expertise.[7]
AGI House has hosted events on AI regulations, such as SB 1047, which contributed to Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of the bill due to concerns about its impact on the AI startup ecosystem.[8]
Philosophy and Vision
[edit]AGI House operates on the belief that artificial intelligence can lead to advancements that solve complex global challenges. Jeremy Nixon has expressed optimism about AI's potential to drive innovations.[9]
The community focuses on collaboration, openness, and pushing the limits of AI research. The houses serve as incubators for ideas that could shape the future of technology and society.[9][10]
Reception and Influence
[edit]AGI House has become part of the AI and tech entrepreneurship communities. By hosting events with industry leaders, investors, and innovators, the houses have contributed to discussions on AI development and ethics.[1] Comparisons to the Homebrew Computer Club of the 1970s suggest that AGI House could have a similar influence on future technological breakthroughs.[1]
The growing interest in AI has had an impact on the local economy, bringing new businesses, investments, and talent to San Francisco.[7] The enthusiasm around AGI House reflects the overall excitement within the AI industry.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Emerson, Sarah; Cai, Kenrick; Baker-White, Emily (2024-05-06). "The Techbro Turf War Over AI's Most Hardcore Hacker House". Forbes.
- ^ "NeoGenesis House". NeoGenesis House. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Price, Rob; Langley, Hugh (2022-12-15). "Sergey Brin's whirlwind social calendar: From Burning Man and mushroom parties to jamming with math teachers, the Google cofounder has kept busy". Business Insider. Archived from the original on 2022-12-15.
- ^ "Future Forum". Future Forum Foundation. 2022-08-07.
- ^ Palazzolo, Stephanie. "Founders and VCs are clamoring to get into this $68 million AI hacker house. Here's how the AGI House exploded into a community hub for the red-hot Bay Area AI scene". Business Insider.
- ^ Morton, Laura (2024-06-22). "A peek inside San Francisco's AI boom". The Washington Post.
- ^ a b c d Tiku, Nitasha (2023-03-15). "AI is reviving San Francisco's tech scene. Welcome to 'Cerebral Valley.'". Washington Post.
- ^ Zeff, Maxwell (2024-08-30). "California's legislature just passed AI bill SB 1047; here's why some hope the governor won't sign it". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ a b c Bronzwaer, Stijn (2024-09-20). "Welcome to the AI Bubble: "This Technology Can Give Us Eternal Life"". NRC.
- ^ "AGI House". AGI House. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
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