Decentralization Drives Innovation in AI and Energy Systems

Architectural shifts like decentralization have historically driven innovation in technology, such as with the transition from the centralized phone network to the decentralized internet. This same shift to decentralized architecture is expected to drive innovation in the AI world, as seen with open AI's GPT4 and Google's Gemini acting as switchboards for AI services. A similar process of democratization and decentralization is occurring in the energy system, where the barrier to entry for electricity generation has significantly lowered, enabling more participation. This decentralization trend is also addressed in a 12-point outlook for 2024, which includes expectations of blockchain, AI's role in elections, temperance technologies, and their potential to bridge the gap between human speed and rapid technological advancements.