Former Google Android executives have launched a new initiative called “/dev/agents” to develop an operating system specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) clients. The company is working on a cloud-based operating system that will allow AI clients to run reliably and efficiently across all users’ devices. The startup’s founders include Hugo Barra, Google’s former vice president of Android product management, and David Singleton, former vice president of Android engineering. While Singleton describes this project as “an Android-like milestone for AI,” Hugo Barra states that this initiative aims to return to “Android roots.”
Artificial intelligence clients are seen as a major breakthrough in the world of AI as digital assistants can perform tasks autonomously and make decisions with minimal human intervention. Major technology companies such as Google, Microsoft and OpenAI plan to launch their own solutions in this field in the coming months. However, Singleton emphasizes that current AI development tools are insufficient and a more user-friendly infrastructure is required.
What innovative approaches will the next generation AI operating system bring?
/dev/agents aims to make it easier to develop and integrate AI clients into daily life. The new generation operating system developed by the company aims not only to run AI clients, but also to set new standards in data privacy and security. As Singleton puts it, this system will offer “a redesigned privacy model, new user interface patterns, and a simpler developer platform.”
Hugo Barra serves as head of product development for this new venture. Barra, who played an important role in Android’s early projects, later held leadership positions in Xiaomi and Facebook’s Oculus VR teams. In addition to Singleton and Barra, Ficus Kirkpatrick, who was vice president of Meta’s AR and VR unit, serves as CTO at the startup, and Nicholas Jitkoff, who developed the design of ChromeOS, serves as chief design officer. The experience of this team brings a serious vision to the project.
The operating system being developed will enable AI prompts to work harmoniously across all devices. On the other hand, it will offer a new developer ecosystem so that these agents can easily adapt to different usage scenarios. This approach promises a more flexible and accessible experience for both users and developers.
The /dev/agents initiative aims to create a significant change in artificial intelligence technologies. It could set a new standard for developing AI clients that are not only more technically powerful, but also reliable and user-friendly.