Product Requirements Document

Comprehensive specifications for the world's first Artificial Collective Intelligence platform that functions as a 'Factfulness Engine' for informed decision-making.

Version 2.0Phase 3.5 CompleteTechnical Specification

Updated July 2025 • 15 min read

Executive Summary

Collaborative Councils represents a paradigm shift in how we approach complex decision-making. As the world's first Artificial Collective Intelligence (ACI) platform, it functions as a comprehensive "Factfulness Engine" that synthesizes AI-driven collective intelligence with diverse human perspectives.

Current Development Status

Phase 3.5 successfully completed with core platform fully functional. Advanced PLAS integration deployed, synthetic data generation pipeline operational with 10,000+ diverse personas, and Firebase App Hosting infrastructure established.

Market Opportunity

In an era of information overload and polarization, our platform addresses critical decision-making challenges including echo chambers, misinformation, and limited access to diverse perspectives. The target market encompasses individuals, organizations, researchers, and media professionals seeking reliable, fact-based decision support.

Key Differentiators

  • Proprietary PLAS (Political Attitude & Lifestyle Analysis) classification system

  • Real-time information integration via advanced search APIs

  • Scalable AI agent panels with demographic diversity

  • Statistical analysis comparing AI and human perspectives

PLAS: Political Attitude & Lifestyle Analysis System

Revolutionary Classification Framework

Our proprietary four-dimensional classification system ensures balanced perspective representation within AI agent panels. Similar to personality frameworks like MBTI, PLAS categorizes political attitudes and lifestyle preferences across four critical dimensions.

Economic Dimension

Progressive (P)

Market regulation, wealth redistribution, universal services

Conservative (C)

Free markets, lower taxes, privatization

Social Dimension

Liberal (L)

Embraces change, diversity, social transformation

Traditional (T)

Values heritage, established structures, stability

Engagement Style

Active (A)

Quick action, immediate implementation, decisive

Reflective (R)

Thorough analysis, careful consideration, consultative

Focus Orientation

Social (S)

Collective welfare, community well-being

Individual (I)

Personal freedom, individual achievement

Core Platform Architecture

The platform is built on a modern, scalable architecture designed to handle complex AI operations while maintaining high performance and reliability.

Frontend Technology

  • Next.js 15.3.2 with App Router

  • React 19 with Server Components

  • TailwindCSS 4 for styling

  • Turbopack for development

  • Mobile-responsive design

Backend Infrastructure

  • Firebase Firestore database

  • Firebase Functions v2 (Node.js 22)

  • Firebase Authentication

  • Firebase App Hosting deployment

  • Modular function architecture

AI Integration

  • Gemini 1.5 Flash for PLAS analysis

  • Perplexity API for real-time search

  • Contextual memory management

  • Batch processing capabilities

  • Automated persona generation

Development Timeline

Our development approach follows structured phases, each building upon previous achievements while introducing new capabilities and refinements.

Phase 1-2: Core Platform

Q1-Q2 2024

Foundation infrastructure and basic functionality established

Complete Firebase integration and authentication system

User management with profile and preferences

Council, Forum, and Question CRUD operations

Basic AI agent panel system implementation

Phase 3-3.5: Advanced AI Integration

Q3-Q4 2024

Sophisticated AI capabilities and classification system deployed

Gemini LLM and Perplexity API integration for real-time information

Proprietary PLAS classification system development

Synthetic data generation pipeline (10,000+ diverse personas)

Real-time job tracking and batch processing management

Phase 4: Advanced Panel Management

Q1 2025

Enhanced panel creation tools and marketplace development

Unified AI Panel System with demographic presets

Agent Panels Studio marketplace for sharing and discovery

Enhanced Google AI integration with Vertex AI

Cost optimization and usage monitoring strategies

Phase 5: Enhanced User Experience

Q2-Q3 2025

User experience improvements and platform expansion

Advanced analytics dashboard with interactive visualizations

Native mobile applications for iOS and Android

Multi-language internationalization support

Public API for third-party integrations and research

Success Metrics & Key Performance Indicators

We measure success through both quantitative metrics and qualitative indicators that reflect platform performance, user satisfaction, and impact.

2025-2026 Growth Targets

Active Councils

1,000+

AI Personas in Database

10,000+

Average Platform Load Time

< 2 seconds

Geographic Regions Covered

10+ regions

Quality & Performance Metrics

PLAS Classification Accuracy

95%+

System Uptime

99.9%

User Engagement Rate

70%+

AI Response Generation Time

< 30 seconds

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

We've identified key risks and developed comprehensive strategies to address them proactively.

AI Cost Management

Risk: Risk: Large language model API usage can become expensive at scale, potentially impacting platform sustainability.

Mitigation: Mitigation: Implementation of intelligent caching systems, use of Gemini Flash for bulk operations, prompt optimization, and tiered pricing models based on usage patterns.

AI Bias & Quality Control

Risk: Risk: AI personas may inadvertently introduce or amplify existing biases, compromising the platform's objectivity.

Mitigation: Mitigation: The PLAS system ensures balanced representation, continuous monitoring of outputs, human oversight protocols, and transparent classification reasoning accessible to users.

Ready to Shape the Future of Collective Intelligence?

Join our mission to create the world's most trusted "Factfulness Engine" and transform how humanity approaches complex decision-making through AI-powered collective intelligence.

Document Version 2.0 • Last Updated July 2025 • Phase 3.5 Complete