The Journey of Spirit of Satoshi
Aleksandar Svetski, entrepreneur and founder of Spirit of Satoshi, an AI language model (LLM), shares the challenges his startup faced in creating a Bitcoin-centric AI chatbot. The model underwent extensive training, drawing from reputable Bitcoin resources, the Austrian school of economics, and libertarian ideals. The result is a dashboard reminiscent of ChatGPT, with outputs that reflect a Bitcoin-centric theme.
Training an AI Language Model
Svetski explains that curating relevant sources of information was only the first step. The model had to be guided through an exhaustive training process to generate responses. LLMs, unlike search engines, probabilistically string words together based on patterns within the model. This can lead to occasional "hallucinations" in chatbot responses. However, Spirit of Satoshi aims to generate responses that align with the views of Bitcoiners.
Human Involvement and Community Participation
Spirit of Satoshi's ongoing development relies on the wider Bitcoin community. Users can verify, create, and validate data for the model, earning satoshis as incentives. This process ensures that the model produces high-quality content and avoids "junk data". Svetski emphasizes the importance of this "human" element in improving the model's outputs.
A Unique Approach to Bitcoin Education
Unlike mainstream AI language models, Spirit of Satoshi is trained to reflect the nuanced thinking behind the Bitcoin movement. For example, when asked about inflation, the model provides responses that highlight the negative impact of inflation on the economy and savings. Svetski envisions Spirit of Satoshi becoming a destination for millions of people interested in learning about Bitcoin.
The Future of Spirit of Satoshi
Svetski sees multiple possibilities for Spirit of Satoshi's future. It could serve as a learning tool or online tutor embedded in educational platforms and universities. Alternatively, it could become the go-to resource for those looking to understand Bitcoin, attracting millions of users.
Spirit of Satoshi is based on an existing open-source model with proficiency in English. Svetski addressed any biases by structuring the model's responses around Bitcoin and Austrian economics principles.
