Introduction

NetX: Shaping the Future of AI-driven Digital Living with a Data-centric Next-generation Internet

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In an era of rapid technological advancements and digital transformation, AI has transcended the confines of research labs to become an integral part of our daily lives. Its ability to emulate human cognitive functions holds immense promise for innovation, automation, and problem-solving across diverse fields. However, the effectiveness of AI hinges on the quality and scale of the data it relies upon, necessitating access to high-quality, diverse, and extensive datasets.

Nevertheless, data's sheer volume, diversity, and sensitivity often pose significant barriers to accessing essential AI training and development resources. The quest for data has transformed into fierce competition, with organisations and entities vying for dominance in the data-driven landscape. Within this intense rivalry, data ownership, privacy, and security have risen as paramount concerns. As AI’s demand for data continues to surge, safeguarding the sensitive information of individuals and organisations becomes increasingly imperative. In a world marred by data breaches and privacy infringements, striking a delicate balance between data accessibility and privacy preservation has become an urgent and essential task.

In response to the challenges of accumulating extensive datasets, we designed NetX to embody a Small Data Network paradigm, offering a ground-breaking alternative to traditional Big Data approaches. Small Data Network emphasises the implementation of a network of interoperation protocols among data centres, safeguarding data's manageability and compartmentalisation. These protocols are guardians of data ownership, preserving security and privacy while enabling data collaboration and securitisation. Small Data Network aspires to set the standard for building the next-generation Internet, supporting future data-centric and AI-driven computation while balancing data accessibility and privacy preservation.

To implement the Small Data Network paradigm, NetX is constructed as a network of scalable and privacy-preserving blockchains. Blockchain technology has undergone a transformative evolution, offering a versatile platform capable of reshaping data management, accessibility, and sharing. NetX's interconnected blockchain network efficiently handles extensive datasets while rigorously upholding data privacy standards, providing an effective solution for Internet-scale inter-dataset collaborations. Furthermore, NetX addresses the scalability and efficiency challenges inherent in existing blockchain solutions by implementing a chain-native architecture. This ensures the full compatibility of all Web 2.0 cloud-native applications with NetX, enabling them to harness the benefits of decentralised methodologies, infrastructures, and ecosystems throughout their lifecycle. NetX opens the Web 3.0 world to all existing cloud applications, fostering a seamless transition into the next generation of the Internet.

In the upcoming pages, we will explore various aspects of NetX’s design and delve into the transformative intersection of AI, Big Data, and Blockchains. This exciting journey leads us to the creation of Trustworthy and Reliable Intelligent Autonomous Systems, empowering individuals and organisations to thrive in the future of AI-driven digital living.