CRYPTO 101

Ep. 683 The Future of Data Ownership, AI Agents & Crypto Rewards

Oct 14, 2025
Charlie Silver, founder and CEO of Permission.AI, dives into the future of data ownership and AI in this lively discussion. He reveals how AI-powered personal agents can empower users to monetize their data and negotiate with advertisers directly. With insights on the ASK token and the evolving advertising landscape, Charlie shares thoughts on how wallets will become communication hubs. The conversation also tackles the role of AI in job displacement and emphasizes the need for transparency in data regulation. Get ready to rethink your personal data's value!
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ANECDOTE

RealAge Early Lesson On Permission

  • Charlie Silver shared his early dot-com success with RealAge, which collected extensive user data and sold targeted services.
  • He sold RealAge to Hearst and learned that asking permission increased engagement over tenfold.
INSIGHT

Data Ownership As Core Mission

  • Permission.ai's core mission is to let individuals capture value from their data instead of large platforms.
  • Charlie argues AI plus blockchain enables individuals to control and monetize personal data directly.
INSIGHT

Agent-To-Agent Commerce Shift

  • Charlie predicts a shift to agent-to-agent (A2A) commerce where personal and business AI agents negotiate directly.
  • Value exchange will happen through agents offering compensation for permission to use personal data.
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