
Illia Poloshukhin
Co-founder of NEAR Protocol, a blockchain foundation enabling user-owned AI.
Top 5 podcasts with Illia Poloshukhin
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Sep 15, 2023 • 42min
The Intersection of AI and Blockchain, with Transformers author and NEAR founder Illia Polosukhin
Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR protocol and co-author of the influential Transformers paper, discusses the groundbreaking intersection of AI and blockchain. He shares insights on how these technologies can revolutionize cancer research and improve decentralized data labeling. The conversation also touches on the challenges of AI alignment, suggesting it ultimately reflects human issues. Polosukhin emphasizes the importance of innovation in user interfaces and the future of AI amidst today's GPU supply-demand challenges.

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Mar 19, 2025 • 34min
Why An Explosion of User-Owned AI Is Coming with Illia Polosukhin
Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol and a blockchain visionary, discusses the exciting future of user-owned AI. He explores how NEAR's AI Transaction Protocol allows diverse AI systems to communicate while prioritizing user privacy. The conversation delves into the challenges and advantages of user-driven AI, emphasizing ethical solutions and the importance of transparency in training data. Polosukhin also highlights the innovative community governance models that empower individuals to shape AI technology, paving the way for a decentralized future.

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Jan 6, 2024 • 1h 29min
Illia Polosukhin: Near Protocol – From AI to High-Throughput Blockchain
Illia Poloshukhin, founder of Near Protocol, discusses the journey from AI to high-throughput blockchain, the scalability of large language models, Near's abstraction of the blockchain for decentralized development, and the role of account aggregation and interoperability.

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Mar 22, 2023 • 1h 21min
The Chopping Block: Why AI Will Change the Course of History in Crypto - Ep. 471
Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol and former Google AI researcher, explores the fusion of AI and cryptocurrency. He discusses the recent banking crisis and its implications for crypto, weighing risks against traditional banking. Illia shares insights on how AI's evolution is revolutionizing the crypto landscape and emphasizes that "open source always wins." They even imagine a broken Tesla as the future of independent investing, showcasing the intersection of advanced tech and finance.

Feb 25, 2025 • 54min
The State Of Crypto & AI | Illia Polosukhin & Bowen Wang
Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol and a pioneer in AI research, joins Bowen Wang, a key contributor to NEAR's scaling efforts. They dive into how NEAR is revolutionizing blockchain with AI and improving scalability through sharding innovations. The duo discusses unlocking cross-chain liquidity and the challenges and opportunities in decentralized systems. They also explore the fascinating intersection of smart contracts and AI, predicting an exciting future for user experience in the crypto space.