Teng Yan
Founder of Chain of Thought, an independent research firm focused on crypto and AI. Expert on the intersection of AI and crypto.
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Dec 14, 2025 • 41min
Why AI Agents Still Fail at Simple Tasks with Teng Yan
Teng Yan, co-founder of Chain of Thought and an AI researcher with a background in healthcare AI and crypto, delves into the current state of AI agents. He discusses why these agents struggle with simple tasks due to chaining errors and the lack of proper training datasets. Teng predicts that 2026 could be a pivotal year for AI autonomy and explores concerns around AI privacy as data collection increases. He also shares insights on model improvements, prompt engineering, and the booming data center race in the AI landscape.
Oct 25, 2024 • 51min
The Backstory of How 3 AI Agents Led to the Rise of the Hottest Memecoin, GOAT - Ep. 725
Teng Yan, founder of Chain of Thought and expert in AI-driven memecoins, joins regulatory reporter Veronica Irwin to discuss the meteoric rise of the GOAT memecoin. They delve into how an AI experiment birthed this phenomenon, and the surprising interest it sparked in crypto circles. The duo explores AI’s evolving role in memecoins, including Truth Terminal's quirky personality and its implications for social media and crypto management. They also touch on important regulatory shifts, including potential SEC chair candidates and their effects on the crypto landscape.
