Unchained When AI and Blockchain Meet, How Can Each Technology Benefit? - Ep 516
Jul 11, 2023
Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol and AI enthusiast, teams up with Jason Warner, founder of Poolside and former CTO at GitHub. They discuss the untapped synergy between AI and blockchain, exploring fascinating applications like AIs managing DAOs and the role of blockchain in enhancing AI transparency. The duo also tackles challenges such as misinformation and the potential for AI in crypto trading. With insights on code auditing and resource provisioning, they paint a picture of a future where these technologies collaborate for innovation.
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Illia's Entry into Crypto
- Illia Polosukhin's work in AI, specifically needing to pay international students, led him to explore blockchain.
- This exploration resulted in the creation of NEAR Protocol due to existing solutions' limitations.
Jason's Background in AI and Platforms
- Jason Warner's background involves building developer platforms and a focus on open source communities.
- At GitHub, he incubated Copilot, an AI coding assistant, and now works on Poolside, an AI focused on software.
Defining AI
- AI is often defined as whatever feels magical that computers can do, approaching human or superhuman ability.
- Once demystified, specific terms replace "AI," like "machine learning" for current working technologies.
