Sentient AI Launches Open AGI Network for 2 Million Users

In a landmark development for global artificial intelligence, AI startup Sentient has launched its open-source Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) network, providing access to 2 million waitlisted users. This launch, announced on September 17, 2025, positions India at the forefront of open AI innovation and sets the stage for direct competition with global giants like OpenAI and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Key Features of Sentient’s AGI Network

Real-Time AI Agent Collaboration

Sentient’s platform allows over 40 AI agents and models, integrated with more than 50 data sources, to collaborate in real time. This means AI can now perform multi-step, high-level tasks—ranging from market analysis to news briefings—without relying on siloed systems.

Blockchain Integration and Open Access

The AGI network is also integrated across multiple blockchains, with agents accessible via Sentient Chat, a consumer interface. The open-source nature allows global developers to contribute and monetize their AI models via a token-based reward system.

A New Model for Decentralized AI Innovation

Developer-Centric Incentive Model

• Contributors are rewarded with tokens whenever their agents, data, or models are used.
• Users can stake tokens to support preferred agents.
• Contrasts with traditional pay-per-API models, giving contributors ownership and profit-sharing rights.

Global Collaboration Over Centralized Control

Sentient aims to counteract what it calls the “US-China AI standoff”, which risks creating national AI silos. This open AGI approach seeks to empower India and allied nations to innovate independently without relying on closed tech ecosystems.

What Can Sentient’s AGI Do?

The company claims the network supports complex workflows like,

• Real-time investment research and reporting
• Personalized daily news briefings
• Travel planning assistance
• Academic and policy research summaries

This goes far beyond simple chatbot-style interactions, demonstrating the power of collaborative, composable AI.

Founders, Funding, and Vision

• Cofounders: Sandeep Nailwal and Himanshu Tyagi
• Founded in: San Francisco, USA
• Funding: Raised $85 million in 2024 in a seed round led by Founders Fund, Pantera Capital, and Framework Ventures
• Vision: To prove that open, decentralized intelligence can out-innovate closed corporate systems

According to Nailwal, this marks a turning point where India can shape the global AI landscape, not merely follow it.

Static Facts

• Startup: Sentient
• Users Accessing AGI Network: 2 million (initial phase)
• Agents & Models: 40+ AI agents, 50+ data sources
• Interface: Sentient Chat
• Founders: Sandeep Nailwal, Himanshu Tyagi
• Incentive Model: Token-based rewards and staking
• Headquarters: San Francisco, USA