AI Safety Startup Human.org Secures $7.3M to Align AI with Human Values

San Francisco Startup Raises $7.3 Million to Develop AI Safety Tools

Human.org, a San Francisco-based startup focused on aligning artificial intelligence with human values, has successfully raised $7.3 million in pre-seed funding. The company aims to develop safety tools for AI, addressing growing concerns about the rapid advancement of AI technology and its potential impact on human expression.

The funding round attracted support from notable investors, including HF0, Soma Capital, Spearhead, Pioneer Fund, Hummingbird VC, and Brett Gibson from Initialized Capital. This financial backing will enable Human.org to further its deep tech research and continue developing its core products.

Kirill Avery, the 23-year-old founder and CEO of Human.org, emphasizes the importance of distinguishing human-generated content from AI-generated content. “As AI becomes more prevalent, it’s crucial that we preserve human expression and ensure AI actions reflect the values of their human creators,” Avery stated.

The company’s primary offerings include the “Human Network” platform and the “Agent ID” protocol. The Human Network utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate interactions between humans and verified AI agents, ensuring a decentralized and publicly accessible system. Meanwhile, the Agent ID protocol assigns accountability to AI agents by linking them back to their human creators.

Human.org has also developed the Human App, which serves as a tool for users to verify their humanity online. The app provides digital passports for both humans and AI agents, functioning as a new form of “captcha” and allowing users to manage their identity and agent logs.

With the newly acquired funds, Human.org plans to continue its mission of ensuring AI accountability and alignment with human values. As AI technology rapidly evolves, the company’s efforts to develop safety tools and preserve human expression in the digital realm are likely to play a crucial role in shaping the future of AI-human interactions.