Building Web3 Apps of the Future with User-Owned AI - TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024
Discover the transformative future of Web3 and AI in "Building Web3 Apps of the Future with User-Owned AI" from TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024. Presented by Alex, co-founder of NEAR, this insightful talk delves into how the next evolution of artificial intelligence can be harnessed to empower users and society, contrasting the current trend of centralized corporate control.
Drawing from NEAR's origins in AI and anchored by Ilia, one of the creators of the Transformers technology, the session highlights the pressing need for decentralized AI models. With current AI developments largely held by a select few, such as OpenAI and Google, Alex elaborates on the concept of user-owned AI, emphasizing the potential to democratize technological power through blockchain and open-source collaborations.
Alex outlines NEAR's vision and initiatives, stressing the importance of sustainable open-source AI development that allows users to retain control over their data. The talk introduces a pioneering idea: AI-driven, user-generated applications that remove the need for trust in centralized platforms, reducing the risks associated with data privacy.
Through an engaging demonstration, Alex showcases how powerful Web3 tools can enable non-technical users to create and deploy applications tailored to their needs, ensuring privacy and control remain at the forefront.
Venture into a vision where AI advancements benefit all, and blockchain technology fuels an ecosystem of collaboration and innovation.
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