Watchman Privacy 173 - NanoGPT: Overlord Intermediary
Apr 13, 2025
Milan Dereede, Co-founder of NanoGPT, shares insights on this innovative AI service that champions privacy while offering a pay-per-prompt model. He discusses the origins of NanoGPT and its mission to break down financial barriers for accessing AI models. The conversation delves into the unique privacy policies that protect user data, comparisons to traditional AI services, and the ongoing issues of censorship. Milan also hints at future features like encrypted synchronization, all while advocating for a more decentralized approach to AI.
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NanoGPT's Origin
- Milan Dereede, co-founder of NanoGPT, was initially motivated by ChatGPT's subscription model.
- He wanted to make AI models accessible to those who couldn't afford or access paid services.
NanoGPT's Model Approach
- NanoGPT uses APIs of various AI services, including closed-source models, unlike Venice AI which relies on open-source.
- This offers broader model access but requires caution with sensitive data due to API data sharing.
Pay-Per-Prompt System
- NanoGPT offers a pay-per-prompt system, allowing users to avoid large subscription fees.
- Top-up with various payment methods and only pay for the prompts used.