Top experts debate the potential for open-source, community-driven AI to challenge tech giants and explore the unique advantages of decentralized approaches.
Key topics include:
►Feasibility of competitive open-source AI models
►Advantages of decentralized training approaches
►Challenges in compute resources and talent acquisition
►The role of crypto incentives in AI development
►Balancing open-source principles with value capture
►Governance challenges for decentralized AI projects
►Potential risks and obstacles for decentralized AI
This engaging debate bridges the gap between decentralized infrastructure, AI development, and crypto economic models. Gain insights from industry leaders on how projects like Nous, Gensyn, Ambient, and Prime Intellect are working to democratize AI and create more efficient, trustless systems.
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Crypto x AI Month is the largest virtual event dedicated to the intersection of crypto and AI, featuring 40+ top builders, investors, and practitioners. Over the course of three weeks, this event brings together panels, debates, and discussions with the brightest minds in the space, presented by Delphi Digital.
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- Travis Good on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/IridiumEagle
- Dillon Rolnick on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/DillonRolnick
- Johannes Hagemann on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/johannes_hage
- Ben Fielding on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/fenbielding
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Decentralized vs Centralized AI Training
02:46 The Viability of Decentralized AI Models
05:57 Technical and Economic Challenges in AI Training
09:09 The Future of Specialized vs Generalist AI Models
12:01 The Role of Regulatory Environment in AI Development
14:56 The Importance of Model Maintenance and Updates
18:06 The Economics of Decentralized AI
20:56 Talent and Collaboration in Open Source AI
23:58 The Efficiency of Decentralized Systems
27:04 The Political Implications of AI Control
30:12 Recent Breakthroughs in Decentralized Training
33:04 The North Star of Open Source AI
35:53 The Intersection of Open Source AI and Crypto
38:59 The Future of Competition in AI Markets
46:22 Decentralization and Competition in the Market
49:34 The Evolution of User Interfaces and Trustlessness
52:31 The Convergence of AI and Crypto
56:30 The Role of Agents in the Economy
01:01:27 Open Source AI and Value Capture
01:06:23 Governance Challenges in Decentralized Systems
01:23:24 Skepticism and Future Risks in AI and Crypto
Disclaimer
All statements and/or opinions expressed in this interview are the personal opinions and responsibility of the respective guests, who may personally hold material positions in companies or assets mentioned or discussed. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Delphi Citadel Partners, LLC or its affiliates (collectively, “Delphi Ventures”), which makes no representations or warranties of any kind in connection with the contained subject matter. Delphi Ventures may hold investments in assets or protocols mentioned or discussed in this interview. This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued for investment advice or as a recommendation to purchase or sell any token or to use any protocol.
