Gaurav Sharma - The Future of AI Won’t Be Centralized - TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025
Join Gaurav Sharma, CEO of io.net, as he explores the decentralization of artificial intelligence in his insightful talk at TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025. With over 20 years of experience in technology and a history of building scalable platforms for companies like Amazon, eBay, Booking.com, and Binance, Gaurav is well-equipped to discuss the transformative potential of AI in our rapidly evolving world.
In "The Future of AI Won’t Be Centralized," Gaurav argues that centralized computing infrastructure is not equipped to support the future of AI development. He draws parallels with historical technological shifts, such as the rise of the internet, and demonstrates how decentralized platforms are critical for innovation in AI, similar to how Airbnb and Booking.com disrupted the hotel industry.
Gaurav provides a deep dive into the compute power landscape, highlighting the current gap between AI adoption and available infrastructure. He demonstrates how decentralized models can leverage underutilized global computing resources, significantly reducing costs and increasing access to AI tools for developers. With practical examples and compelling data, he showcases why decentralizing compute resources is more efficient and scalable, particularly for burgeoning AI businesses.
This talk is a call to action for builders to take control of their technological future by embracing decentralization as a cornerstone for developing AI. Discover the strategies that will enable your business to thrive in the AI-driven economy and understand why owning your intelligence now ensures ownership of your future.
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