AI and Crypto: Countering Centralization | Casey Caruso & Daniel Shorr

In this episode, host Santi dives into AI and it's intersection with Crypto. Joined by Casey and Daniel, they investigate AI's key innovations, centralizing tendency, and the importance of zero-knowledge proofs in merging AI and crypto. They address the potential challenges and opportunities presented by decentralized networks and GPUs. The chat extends to AI regulation, non-deterministic AI's issues in production, and AI model insurance. Stay tuned for all of this and much more!

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Timestamps

(00:02) Evolution and State of AI

(18:03) Model Specialization

(30:37) Productization of AI

(34:46) Crypto & AI Intersection

(49:34) DAS 2024

(50:51) How Real is AI & Crypto

(01:00:08) Performant Blockchains vs Ethereum

(01:09:32) Decentralized Compute & Equitable GPU Access

(01:17:18) First Crypto & AI Unlocks

(01:32:18) AI & Crypto Debate

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