How decentralized AI will win, according to NEAR Founder Illia Polusukhin.
Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, joins me on the latest episode of Endgame to challenge everything we think we know about AI.
In this episode, Illia explains:
- The dangers of AI being monopolized by corporate interests
- Why a user-owned, decentralized model is the way forward
- The role of blockchain and confidential computing in building a system that prioritizes privacy, transparency, and true user empowerment
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 The Future of AI and the Internet
02:57 The Dangers of Centralized AI
06:07 User-Owned AI and Decentralization
08:53 Challenges in AI Model Creation
11:57 Blockchain's Role in AI Infrastructure
14:57 Confidential Computing and User Privacy
17:52 Data Center Dynamics and AI Demand
21:00 Autonomous Agents and Their Potential
23:54 The Spectrum of AI: Abundance vs. Doom
26:53 The Future of Work and Automation
29:42 The Role of Crypto in AI Development
32:46 Real-World Applications of Blockchain and AI
35:38 The Path Forward for Decentralization
38:41 The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity
41:51 The Vision for a Utopian Future
44:41 The Challenges Ahead for AI and Crypto
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