Our vision is to revolutionize the way urban communities organize and connect by introducing a context-aware coaching AI that has the potential to spark a new form of social media. Inspired by principles of biological self-organization, this platform could transform community engagement on a global scale, reaching up to 50% of the world's population. By fostering more meaningful and efficient interactions, we aim to empower individuals and communities to navigate and thrive in increasingly complex urban environments.
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Our software development process integrates intelligent, adaptive systems designed for urban community building. Here's how we bring our solutions to life:
LLM RAG system
We build a high-performing LLM RAG system with a multi-layered approach. First, we established a robust knowledge base by generating high quality synthetic data and indexing it using embeddings and vector databases. Next, we leveraged LangChain to develop a pipeline that intelligently processes incoming queries, retrieves pertinent contextual information from the semantic knowledge base, and transforms it into precise prompts for the LLM. By fine-tuning the LLM and implementing feedback loops, we were able to continuously improve the quality of the generated responses, creating a system that delivers both accurate and contextually relevant information. Our software development process integrates advanced techniques to create intelligent, adaptive systems designed for urban community building.
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
We employ RAG to ensure our AI systems provide accurate, context-aware responses by combining deep learning with real-time data retrieval. This approach allows our software to access and process external information, ensuring it always operates with up-to-date knowledge of urban environments, past user inputs, and context dependent needs.
FAISS vector database
At the core of our system lies the FAISS vector database, a high-performance engine designed to handle the complex demands of semantic prompt synthesis. Utilizing advanced indexing techniques and optimized search algorithms, our FAISS implementation allows for real-time, large-scale vector similarity searches. This capability ensures that our context-aware coaching AI can deliver precise, relevant responses by efficiently navigating vast datasets to find semantically aligned content. With its ability to process millions of vectors in milliseconds, FAISS empowers our platform to provide users with an unparalleled interactive experience, transforming raw data into social impulses.
Intelligent Scraping
We incorporate intelligent web scraping to gather relevant data from public event sources while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Our AI tools sift through vast amounts of information—such as urban trends, infrastructure updates, and community feedback—without compromising data quality or speed.
Privacy Solutions
At Urban Community AI, privacy is a core focus. We develop robust privacy-preserving technologies, including differential privacy and data anonymization, ensuring that individual and community data is handled independent and securely. Private data never leaves the user's device, except in the form of encrypted black box cloud backups. Our solutions prioritize transparency and give users control over their data while maintaining high functionality and scalability.
The product portfolio of "Urban Community AI" consists of a AI conversation smartphone app (iOS & Android) operating a LLM locally on the NPU, divided into two main areas tailored to the needs of urban communities, the Encounter Manager and the Role Coach:
1. Encounter Manager
The Encounter Manager is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance community engagement by facilitating and optimizing social interactions within an urban environment. It consists of three core components:
Event Finder
The Event Finder is an intelligent tool that utilizes advanced web-scraping technology to continuously monitor and gather information about various contact events happening within the city. By analyzing data from a wide range of online sources, the Event Finder curates a personalized list of events that are relevant to the user's interests and preferences. Whether it's a contact festival, a community meeting, a contact workshop, or a niche gathering, the Event Finder ensures that users are always informed about the most suitable and engaging events in their area. This tool is particularly valuable for individuals who want to get connected with their community and make the most of the social opportunities available in their city.
Event Creator
The Event Creator is an innovative tool that dynamically suggests potential social gatherings or events based on the user's current context. By analyzing factors such as time, location, social connections, and previous event participation, the Event Creator provides tailored recommendations that encourage spontaneous yet meaningful interactions. This tool not only suggests events but also allows users to customize and create their own gatherings, fostering a sense of initiative and leadership within the community. Whether planning a small get-together or organizing a larger event, the Event Creator empowers users to take an active role in shaping their social experiences.
Event Builder
The Event Builder is a sophisticated tool designed for users who wish to create more complex and detailed events. It offers a range of customization options, allowing users to define every aspect of their event, from venue selection and scheduling to guest lists and activity planning. The Event Builder is ideal for users who have a clear vision of the kind of event they want to host and need a powerful tool to bring their ideas to life. Once the event is created, it can be shared with the broader community, inviting participation and fostering connections among diverse groups of people. This tool is particularly useful for community leaders, organizers, and anyone looking to make a significant impact on their social environment. Together, these components make the Encounter Manager a versatile and essential tool for anyone looking to actively engage with their urban community, offering both discovery and creation of social opportunities tailored to individual preferences and needs.
2. Role Coach
The Role Coach is a powerful, AI-driven tool designed to support users in navigating the complexities of social interactions within a community. It provides tailored guidance on organizational skills, moderation techniques, and personal presence, enabling users to effectively manage their roles in various social contexts. The Role Coach is divided into three key functionalities:
Organizational Assistance
The Organizational Assistance feature of the Role Coach offers context-sensitive advice on managing social and community-related tasks. By conducting in-depth interviews with the user, the AI gains a comprehensive understanding of the user's current social context, responsibilities, and challenges. Leveraging this information, the Role Coach delivers personalized recommendations on how to approach and organize community events, meetings, or other social engagements. These recommendations are based on extensive training with specific data sets, allowing the AI to offer precise and actionable advice. Whether the user is coordinating a community project, leading a workshop weekend, or handling logistical tasks, the Organizational Assistance feature provides the necessary support to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Moderation Coaching
The Moderation Coaching function of the Role Coach is designed to assist users in facilitating and guiding social interactions, whether in small group settings or larger community gatherings. This feature provides highly differentiated, context-dependent advice on how to effectively moderate discussions, manage group dynamics, and ensure inclusive participation. The AI can generate specific scripts tailored to the social situation, which the user can then follow or read aloud to manage the interaction. These scripts are carefully crafted to suit the nuances of the given context, making the moderation process seamless and impactful. From leading a workshop moderation to hosting a community gathering, the Moderation Coaching tool empowers users to confidently steer group-encounter and foster constructive dialogue and behavior in groups.
Posture Manager
The Posture Manager is a unique tool within the Role Coach that focuses on the holistic aspects of social interaction. Understanding that intuition and wholeness play a critical role in communication, this feature provides targeted cues on how to adopt the correct posture to effectively navigate complex social situations. The Posture Manager provides guidance on how to project confidence, touchability, and assertiveness depending on the context. Whether the user is speaking in front of a group, participating in a discussion, or simply having a one-on-one conversation, the Posture Manager helps ensure that their holistic posture is consistent with their intended message and goals. This tool is especially useful for those looking to increase their social influence and effectiveness in community settings. By integrating these features, the Role Coach equips users with the skills and ability they need to be effective in various social roles within their community. It is a comprehensive tool that addresses not only the cognitive and verbal aspects of social interaction, but also the holistic, physical and emotional dimensions, making it an invaluable resource for personal and community development.
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