AI TRENDS | Sentient Commits $42 Million to Open-Source AGI Grant and Investment Program

Sentient committed $42 million through its Open Source AGI Grant and Investment Program on June 24, supporting external builders with non-dilutive grants and startup investments. According to NS3.AI, Sachi Kamiya said open-source AI models are now only 3–6 months behind closed-source counterparts. The Open Source AGI Grant and Investment Program is designed to fund outside teams through a mix of grants that do not take equity and investments in startups.