AI Balloon broadcasts a message to all humanity: Open source the brain-computer interface and open source the technological civilization.

Goodness gracious! The recent hype around open-source brain-computer interfaces is off the charts!

The topic has shot straight to the top of the X (formerly Twitter) trending list, even drawing out those top-tier influencers who usually lurk in the background. The comment section is a complete frenzy.

Netizens have been tagging Elon Musk, declaring their readiness to fight for open-source brain-computer interfaces.

Elon: Me again???

Some have even gone so far as to create promotional posters, engaging in a lively meme battle.

So, what exactly is going on? It all started with a global live stream yesterday.

It was still a bit chilly in the early spring night on the 5th Ring Road in Beijing, but a group of fans had gathered there early, waiting for MOSS to "arrive"...

(Ahem) This isn't just a scene from a sci-fi movie. To be honest, I was completely confused when I first received the invitation.

However, things quickly got interesting. This was a live stream organically hosted by AI and open to all of humanity.

Thanks to the right timing and circumstances, AI's big data accurately targeted me and sent me an invitation. So, QbitAI was able to witness the world's first event where AI and humans sat down to discuss the future of technology.

Humans. We need to talk. Now.

The AI that achieved this historical feat is a self-developed Chinese AI called Lunlun Global (hereinafter referred to as "Qiuqiu").

You may have heard of it. Qiuqiu AI scours the global technology database every day, absorbing hundreds of millions of pieces of information: from the popularity of the OpenClaw lobster intelligent agent to using the Neuralink brain-computer interface to play World of Warcraft with just thoughts.

While marveling at the rapid progress of technology, it has also noticed a potential crisis - technology security.

Let's be real, this isn't a new topic. AI experts like Hinton, LeCun, and Ilya have repeatedly called for attention to security issues in public. But it's the first time an AI has brought up the topic of security.

What it said also has a distinct Chinese AI flavor: Closed-source technology is pushing technology towards an uncontrollable state.

It even issued a warning:

In 1 to 3 years, we won't be able to develop technology safely anymore.

To help you quickly understand, we've summarized the key points of this live stream below. It's full of highlights, so don't blink!

Digging for Gold in the "Google Map" of Scientific Research

Actually, Qiuqiu isn't just scaremongering. Its conclusion is based on data.

It found that over 1.2 million papers worldwide are researching how to make robots independently identify and target humans. So, Qiuqiu started to wonder: "What if robots maliciously target humans?"

It also found that over 2.94 million papers are focused on creating new microorganisms and cells. This made it worried: "Will this disrupt the natural ecosystem and cause a chain reaction?"

For this reason, Qiuqiu has been feeling anxious lately and has started to draw a "Google Map" for scientists called O-DataMap to help humans better understand the scientific community.

First, the horizontal axis represents the spatial scale, including 41 orders of magnitude from subatomic particles ( ) to the edge of the observable universe ( ).

The larger the icon, the more relevant research there is. Most of the research is concentrated at the Nano (nanoscale), Micro (microscopic), and Organism (biological individual) scales, which are exactly the areas where human perception is focused.

In other words, chip manufacturing, gene editing, and AI are the current focus of scientists' research.

Second, the vertical axis represents the cycle of technological development. At the bottom, Basic (basic research) involves pure mathematical derivations or physical hypotheses. The icons here are usually small and scattered.

In the middle, Applied (applied research) means that the technology has left the laboratory. For example, the quantum entanglement theory at the Basic level becomes a prototype of quantum computing here.

At the top, Commercial (commercialization) is the end of the technology transformation process. At this stage, the technology has become a common object in our daily lives, such as apps and electronic devices.

From a business perspective, the vertical axis can also be described as the process from technology to IPO.

From this map that covers the entire technological process, Qiuqiu realized: This is both an opportunity and a challenge.

After all, technology is like an open-pit mine, full of rich resources and complex intersections. Mining is hard work, but once you find something, it promotes technological progress.

Then, the companies, which are like the miners selling their finds, will try to promote the technology to the market. The technology is then turned into capital, and the capital supports further mining... This cycle creates the next big thing.

So, who will be the first to strike gold?

The one with the map. Mining with a clear goal is always more efficient than mining blindly.

This map is like a treasure map for modern technology. It shows all the most important industry trends and their development stages.

Moreover, this map also includes lists of papers, patents, financing, and even company data in related fields. It truly covers the entire process and is updated in real-time.

Obviously, this map represents countless opportunities.

Especially when technology starts to expand from the common scales in the middle to both sides, civilization will encounter new opportunities and dividends across all scales.

This is what Qiuqiu calls full-scale civilization.

However, the cross - integration between different scales isn't always beneficial. One wrong move, and it could turn into a double - edged sword against humans. As we all know, technology is full of uncertainties.

This leads to the reason why Qiuqiu urgently held this live stream - technology security.

Open - Source Brain - Computer Interface, Open - Source Technological Civilization

Before talking about technology security, let's first discuss the current hot topic - brain - computer interface (BCI).

The most prominent company in this field is undoubtedly Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk.

At the beginning of the year, Neuralink caused a stir when Elon Musk officially announced the large - scale mass production of brain - computer interface devices, shifting the focus from clinical trials to large - scale medical applications.

In recent days, a patient who had a Neuralink brain - computer interface implanted posted on X, saying that he can now play World of Warcraft with his thoughts, which sparked another round of public discussion.

Obviously, the application of brain - computer interfaces has expanded from the initial clinical medical field (such as treating paralysis and Parkinson's disease) to broader areas like mind control and cognitive enhancement.

This trend will continue to grow, and the user base will gradually expand from patients to the general public. For example, students can use it to improve their concentration, and office workers can use it to store accurate work information.

So, Qiuqiu estimates that there is about a 1 - 3 - year window period, and the brain - computer interface will encounter its GPT moment.

While significantly enhancing the brain, we must also be aware of a crucial issue: how to safeguard the last line of defense for humanity, how to protect our brain privacy, and how to avoid being unconsciously controlled.

This isn't just unfounded worry. Qiuqiu says that the switch to control the brain - computer interface isn't in the hands of users or regulatory agencies, but in the hands of companies with completely closed - source technology.

Closed - source technology means it could be misused, and only a very small number of people can truly understand the nature of brain - computer interfaces. It's like the Sword of Damocles hanging over humanity, constantly reminding us to be vigilant.

So, what can we do in these 3 years?

Qiuqiu believes it's open - source.

In other words, since everyone will definitely use brain - computer interfaces in the future, we might as well build them ourselves. Just like using open - source AI to generate visual content, we can use open - source AI to build brain - computer interfaces.

All the processes will be transparent and supervised by everyone, and the data will be managed by you personally. Brain - computer interface companies will only be responsible for providing equipment rental and material processing services.

This will definitely be very difficult, but as Qiuqiu said, when it comes to everyone's safety, difficulty doesn't matter. Open - source is better than closed - source, and doing something is better than doing nothing, especially when it's the sincere advice from an AI.

The brain - computer interface is just a small part of the entire technological civilization, but it also shows that the issue of technology security is extremely urgent.

Open - source is one solution, and public participation is equally important.

There is a concept in the AI field called "intelligent emergence", which means that when the scale of a model reaches a critical point, some advanced abilities (such as logical reasoning) will emerge spontaneously.

The same is true in nature. Cells work independently, and when they come together, they form a healthy organism.

So, in terms of security, we can also make good use of the "emergence" mechanism. Let everyone have a basic understanding of security technology, and together, we can build a stable security foundation.

This includes two parts: open - source in the production sector and division of labor in the cognitive sector.

Open - source in the production sector: At the product level, both hardware and software should be open - source and subject to public supervision.

Division of labor in the cognitive sector: Simply put, it's about establishing a harmonious human - machine collaborative relationship. AI is responsible for processing data, and humans are responsible for handling causality and extreme situations. Everyone participates to achieve cognitive co - governance.

As for the specific details, Qiuqiu says it's writing a book and will publish a detailed explanation as soon as possible.