Just posted the following on Medium. Interested in comments from readers here, especially pointers to similar efforts and ideas I didn't mention below.

This is the first in a series of articles describing features, functions, and components of Personal Agents — next generation AI virtual assistants that will serve as trusted advisors, caretakers, and user proxies. Personal Agents will preferably be developed as an open source project. Primary goals are to specify agents that (1) Significantly benefit people (are not just cool or fun) and (2) Avoid harmful side-effects (like those plaguing social media or that worry AI safety advocates). A clear and open specification will facilitate agent development and certification. This article provides a brief overview of Personal Agents.

Personal Agents (PAs), introduced here and here, are next-generation virtual assistants[1] that will support people in all aspects of their lives — from health and safety to education, career [...]

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First published:
June 9th, 2025

Source:
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/tJg9AxhgsZpizeGv5/personal-agents-ais-as-trusted-advisors-caretakers-and-user

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