Ala Shaabana: Beyond the OpenAI Silicon Valley Echo Chamber: Decentralizing AI with Bittensor
The Delphi Podcast21 Marras 2023

Ala Shaabana: Beyond the OpenAI Silicon Valley Echo Chamber: Decentralizing AI with Bittensor

Ala Shaabana joins us to discuss the compelling vision behind Bittensor - a decentralized network aiming to democratize access to AI models and development. He provides an inside look at the technical architecture and incentives powering this novel system.


We delve into recent events highlighting flaws in centralized AI governance, using OpenAI's board drama as a case study. Ala contrasts this with Bittensor's community-driven approach to align AI progress with shared human values.


Beyond technical details, we explore philosophical questions around AI development pathways. Ala weighs a future of continued concentration in big tech versus decentralized progress through platforms like Bittensor. He makes a thoughtful case for the latter route to drive innovation equitably.


Touching on applications built atop Bittensor, intriguing use cases emerge from specialized subnets meeting localized needs unattainable via generalized models from a single provider. Ala sees room for growth across research, commercial applications and hobbyist experimentation alike.


He also discusses Bittensor's roadmap to dissolve its own foundation over time, completing the decentralized vision through demonstrable self-governance. This podcast provides a window into next-generation infrastructure springing up to unlock AI's benefits to society in an inclusive way.


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Disclosures: This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token. Delphi’s transparency page can be viewed ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.


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BitTensor, Ala Shaabana, Decentralized AI, AI Governance, Validator, Miner, Subnet, OpenAI, TAO Token, $TAO, AI, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto Exchange, Digital assets, Decentralization, Crypto Regulation, Crypto Investing, Web3, Metaverse, NFTs, DeFi, Cryptocurrency Adoption, Future of money, Financial Freedom

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