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UNCHAINED: Erik Voorhees' New Venture | Why AI Desperately Needs Privacy and Uncensorability

May 15, 2024
Crypto OG Erik Voorhees and Venice's COO discuss Venice, a private AI agent powered by decentralized computation to combat censorship and data issues in current AI models. They critique SEC's regulatory approach to crypto, advocate for privacy, and explore using cryptocurrencies as primary currency for AI agents.
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  • Venice.ai prioritizes privacy by offering a private, uncensorable environment for interacting with AI models.
  • Venice.ai advocates for open-source AI models to combat bias and censorship in centralized AI platforms.

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The Importance of Privacy in AI Development

Venice.ai aims to provide a private and secure environment for interacting with AI models, ensuring that user conversations are end-to-end encrypted and not stored on the system. This contrasted with centralized AI companies that retain user data indefinitely, potentially compromising individual privacy. By prioritizing privacy, Venice.ai offers users the ability to engage with AI models without concerns over data retention or surveillance.

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