Bio:

Dan Mapes is the Founder and President of VERSES AI, a leader in developing "Active Inference" AI, also known as "First Principles AI," which is seen as a safer path to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This groundbreaking technology, based on the "Free Energy Principle" and research by Dr. Karl Friston, aims to replicate how sentience emerges in living organisms.

Dan is also the Founder and Director of The Spatial Web Foundation, which is creating a decentralized Spatial Internet based on the HyperSpace Transaction Protocol (HSTP). This network supports global AI ecosystems, enabling applications in diverse fields, from climate management to health and education.

A best-selling author of The Spatial Web, Dan frequently speaks on the impact of AI, Metaverse, blockchains, and the Spatial Web. He was awarded the Flood Fellowship for his PhD studies at UC Berkeley before starting his first company. Outside of work, he is passionate about sailing, diving, mountain biking, and environmental sustainability.