Cardano, a leading blockchain platform, has unveiled Girolamo, its first internet-generative chatbot, signaling a major advancement in the intersection of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI). This beta launch of Girolamo, named after the Italian mathematician Girolamo Cardano, marks a significant evolution in Cardano’s journey in AI.
Girolamo: A new frontier in AI and blockchain
Girolamo stands as a testament to Cardano’s commitment to innovation and practical application in the AI industry. This chatbot is engineered to respond to a wide array of queries, encompassing both industry-specific and general everyday questions. What sets Girolamo apart is its capability to generate and interpret images, thereby adding a visual dimension to its functionality.
Cardano’s engagement with AI dates back to 2021 with the introduction of Grace, an AI robot developed by Awakening Health in collaboration with Hanson Robotics and SingularityNET, a blockchain partner of Cardano. This project marked the beginning of a series of initiatives aimed at merging AI with blockchain technology.
The recent outreach by Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is indicative of Cardano’s aspirations to further expand its blockchain ecosystem. The potential exploration of a partnership with OpenAI underscores Cardano’s ongoing commitment to staying at the forefront of blockchain and AI integration.
Cardano’s technological and governance advancements
Concurrent with its AI initiatives, Cardano has also been making strides in other areas. The update of its lightweight wallet, Lace, to version 1.7.1, addresses various issues, notably enhancing dApps connectivity within the Cardano network. These improvements are vital for improving user interactions and streamlining experiences within the Cardano ecosystem.
Furthermore, Cardano’s commitment to decentralization has been bolstered by the completion of the prototype implementation of the Mithril relay by the Mithril team. This development is crucial for enabling peer-to-peer signature broadcasting, a core component of decentralized networks.
In the governance domain, Cardano is gearing up for a significant milestone. The community is preparing for a special ballot vote under CIP-1694, focusing on evaluating advancements in both on-chain and off-chain governance. This initiative, with the snapshot for participating wallets taken on November 21, and the voting process scheduled from December 1 to December 11, exemplifies Cardano’s dedication to community involvement and governance evolution.
