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The Blockcrunch Podcast
AI is NEAR: Why AI OG Wants to Build a Blockchain for AI - Illia Polosukhin, NEAR Protocol, Ep. 259
Jul 18, 2024
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Illia Polosukhin, NEAR Protocol Co-Founder, discusses NEAR's early days, AI x Crypto verticals, user-owned AI models, NEAR's AI R&D lab, and why NEAR is poised for AI. They also touch on Chain Abstraction, NEAR's roadmap, and the intersection of AI and blockchain technology.
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- NEAR Protocol focuses on user-owned AI empowering individuals over corporate dominance.
- Transition from Google to co-founding NIR reflects pursuit of product-oriented machine learning applications.
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Crypto Incentive Networks and Token Utility
Crypto incentivizes collective action through creating marketplaces and offering incentives for capital formation. Tokens play a pivotal role in driving activities, likened to rocket boosters guiding towards success or failure. Web3 presents opportunities for innovation and affordable tech, with AI catalyzing novel use cases and accessibility for mobile users.
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