In the early days of computing, the binary nature of knowledge became a widespread misconception. The belief that intelligence could be reduced to clear-cut right or wrong answers, easily encoded in bits, seemed plausible. But when we break knowledge down into its true components, we uncover a diverse array of intelligences beyond mere logic: visual, linguistic, interpersonal, and more.
Today, with artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) at the forefront of knowledge access, the pursuit of “perfect knowledge” has taken center stage. The idea that we could create an infallible knowledge base seems within reach. Yet, when we embrace the concept of non-binary knowledge, it becomes evident that perfect knowledge remains elusive.
Enter IAN (Intelligent Agent Network), a groundbreaking technology from Cyphae. IAN acknowledges the inherent gaps within individual LLMs and offers a decentralized solution: a super-intelligent application that harnesses the diversity of multiple AI agents to provide users with a more comprehensive and aggregated knowledge base.
Training Data Variance
Large Language Model (LLM) agents are known for response variability. For example, when asked, “Give me a one-sentence description of transformers” we received the following responses from GPT-4 and Claude 3.5, respectively:
“Transformers are a type of deep learning model architecture designed for handling sequential data, particularly known for their self-attention mechanism, which allows them to efficiently process and capture long-range dependencies in tasks like natural language processing.” (GPT-4o)“Transformers are neural network architectures that use self-attention mechanisms to process and generate sequential data, particularly excelling in natural language processing tasks.” (Claude 3.5)
Both answers are accurate and concise, yet they exhibit slight differences in phrasing and focus. What drives this variance? The answer lies in their training data. While both models are trained on vast datasets — each containing hundreds of billions of words — they can’t possibly encompass every niche or nuance of human knowledge available on the internet.
Why does this matter? Imagine a developer seeking assistance to create a new application for real-time data analysis. The developer would likely benefit from an LLM with specialized training in software development frameworks and current coding practices. Deferring questions to the model that has been trained on the most relevant, up-to-date data would yield better, more accurate results.
This is where Cyphae’s IAN (Intelligent Agent Network) comes into play. IAN bridges the gap by leveraging the strengths and variances across different LLMs, ensuring that users get the most accurate and relevant information for their specific needs.
Introducing IAN
IAN leverages the variance in training data across multiple LLM agents to provide users with more complete and comprehensive responses. By drawing from multiple models, IAN ensures its answers are “mapped across intelligent agents in a simple, seamless, and trustless manner, creating an ideal framework for uniting diverse informational perspectives.” (Cyphae)
IAN Architecture Overview
Let’s see IAN in action. When asked the same prompt, “Give me a one-sentence description of transformers” IAN generates a more refined and thorough response by combining inputs from various agents.
Cyphae responses are broken down as such:
Consistent Information — Core details that remain the same across all agents.Additional Helpful Information — Extra insights that may be useful (when applicable).Informational Differences and Inconsistencies — Variances in the answers provided by different agents.Agent Strengths and Weaknesses — An analysis of which agents excel in certain areas and where they might fall short.
Currently utilizing GPT-4, Perplexity, and Claude 3.5, with plans to integrate more agents in the future, Cyphae is able to offer a more complete and nuanced answer than any single agent could provide. Moreover, IAN highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each model, allowing users to clearly see how training data variance influences the responses generated by different agents.
Closing Thoughts
As the field of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, the limitations of individual LLMs become more apparent. No single model can offer the breadth of knowledge or the nuanced understanding required for every task. Cyphae’s IAN presents an innovative solution by aggregating the strengths of multiple agents, leveraging their differences to provide more accurate and insightful answers.
By embracing the variance inherent in AI models, IAN offers a glimpse into the future of intelligent systems — one where collaboration between AI agents can surpass the constraints of isolated models. As more agents are integrated and their capabilities refined, the potential for a truly comprehensive knowledge network becomes increasingly attainable.
In a world where no knowledge base is perfect, IAN’s approach is a step toward something greater: a decentralized, intelligent network designed to deliver the most complete and reliable information possible. As we continue to push the boundaries of AI, technologies like IAN remind us that innovation often comes from harnessing differences, not just from seeking uniformity.
Harnessing the Power of AI Variance: Introducing Cyphae’s Intelligent Agent Network (IAN) was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.