Himanshu Tyagi

Himanshu Tyagi, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science and co-founder of Sentient, discusses the promise of open-source AGI, emphasizing collaboration and competition in tech innovation. He pitches Sentient’s vision while debating the safety of open-sourcing AGI against potential existential risks. The conversation dives into the challenges of monetizing open-source AI, the influence of AI on social movements, and the ethical considerations of AI's military applications. Tyagi provides thought-provoking insights into the implications of humanity's relationship with advanced AI technologies.

Guests include DC Builder, a research engineer focused on AI and ZK technologies, Himanshu Tyagi, co-founder of Sentient working on decentralized AI, Zagabond, co-founder of Azuki aiming to revolutionize anime culture in Web3, Jonah Burian from Blockchain Capital, and Robbie Rollup, an analyst at Dragonfly Capital. They dive into the convergence of AI and crypto, tackle the challenges of decentralized identity, explore Bybit's new DEX launch, and share insights on innovating within the creator economy, emphasizing the importance of user verification and privacy in an AI-driven world.

Nick Emmons, co-founder of Allora, specializes in coordinating AI models, while Himanshu Tyagi, co-founder of Sentient, focuses on open-source AI and cryptographic value attribution. They dive into the evolution of AI agents in crypto and how decentralized networks facilitate this. The discussion highlights the significance of trust and security in AI deployment through advanced cryptographic techniques. They also explore model aggregation and the future of coordinated AI systems within the crypto ecosystem, revealing the potential for collaboration between humans and autonomous agents.