In this episode, host José Maria Macedo speaks with Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR and a key figure in AI development, about the launch of the Crypto X AI Accelerator. They discuss Illia's journey in AI, the significance of the Transformers paper, and the evolution of AI technologies. The conversation delves into the implications of AI on society, the importance of user-owned AI versus corporate-controlled AI, and the role of data in AI development. They also explore the goals of the accelerator and the opportunities it presents for founders in the AI and crypto space.

José's Twitter: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo

Illia's Twitter: https://x.com/ilblackdragon

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Crypto X AI Accelerator

05:54 Ilya's Journey in AI and the Transformers Paper

12:40 The Evolution of AI and Google's Role

20:24 The Vision Behind Near and AI's Future

27:09 The Role of AI in Society and Future Implications

34:28 User-Owned AI vs. Corporate AI

39:48 The Importance of Data in AI Development

47:48 The Crypto AI Accelerator and Its Goals

Disclosures

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