The People's AI: The Decentralized AI podcast

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Why Data Self-Sovereignty Will (Fairly) Create Better AI, w/ Vana’s Creator Anna Kazlauskas 42:37

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AI is nothing without data. It doesn’t exist without it. It doesn’t get good without good data. It doesn’t get great without great data. Right now, two major problems are colliding in the world of AI: 1. Data transparency – Most AI companies don’t disclose where they get their training data, leading to lawsuits and ethical concerns over how models are built. 2. Data scarcity – AI companies are running out of high-quality data. Much of the internet has already been scraped, and without fresh, high-quality sources, progress could stall. In this episode of The People’s AI , presented by Vana, we sit down with the project's creator, Anna Kazlauskas. And we explore a solution to both problems: data self-sovereignty. Vana is building a marketplace for user-owned data, allowing individuals to control, contribute, and monetize their own data while helping build AI models that aren’t just competitive with centralized models—but potentially 10x better. We break down: • How AI companies currently source their data (and why it’s a problem) • Why user-owned data could fuel the next breakthrough in AI • The role of data DAOs and how they work • The privacy-preserving mechanisms that allow users to contribute data securely • How decentralization could make AI more powerful, fair, and sustainable Vana isn’t just about fairness—it’s about building better AI. We dig into how data sovereignty could shift the balance of power in AI, giving individuals a stake in the models that shape the future. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: AI’s biggest data problem 2:00 – The hidden battle over AI training data 6:45 – What does “data sovereignty” actually mean? 12:30 – How decentralized data can create better AI 18:10 – What are Data DAOs , and how do they work? 25:00 – The economic model behind data ownership 30:45 – The privacy challenge: Can user data stay secure? 38:20 – The roadmap for decentralized AI’s future About Vana: Vana's vision is for user-owned AI through user owned-data. Its mission is to be the world's first open protocol for data sovereignty. More on Vana: https://linktr.ee/vanahq Vana on Twitter/X: https://x.com/vana Anna Kazlauskas on Twitter/X: https://x.com/anna_kazlauskas The People's AI on Twitter/X: https://x.com/The_Peoples_AI Subscribe to The People's AI on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnLiYlJulQIcmvCjnVRYotw Jeff Wilser on Twitter/X: https://x.com/jeffwilser…

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Building the AI Agent Economy w/ David Minarsch & Davide Crapis 45:18

9 days ago45:18

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Many are calling 2025 the "Year of the AI Agents." And AI Agents are one of the most exciting frontiers of Decentralized AI, or Crypto X AI. These autonomous systems, powered by blockchain and smart contracts, are changing the way we think about digital interactions, finance, and even governance. In this episode of The People’s AI , presented by Vana, we dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of AI agents with two experts who are leading the charge—Davide Crapis, co-founder of PIN AI, and David Minarsch, co-founder of Valory. We explore the most promising real-world applications of AI agents, from decentralized finance (DeFi) and prediction markets to the rise of social AI agents that interact and transact autonomously. We discuss the potential of user-owned AI, the role of crypto in facilitating agent-driven economies, and how blockchain is becoming an essential infrastructure for these systems. Some of the key questions tackled: • What’s the current state of AI agents, and where are they heading? • How can blockchain provide security, autonomy, and coordination for AI agents? • Are AI agents becoming employers—hiring humans to execute tasks? • What are the technical challenges that need to be solved for mass adoption? • How will AI agents reshape the digital economy, from trading to Web3 social platforms? We also break down the latest trends emerging from ETH Denver, where AI agent conversations are dominating the Web3 space. From NEAR ambitious “Road to One Trillion Agents” initiative to cutting-edge work in DeFi and autonomous finance, this episode is packed with insights on what’s next in AI and crypto. About Vana: Vana's vision is for user-owned AI through user owned-data. Its mission is to be the world's first open protocol for data sovereignty. More on Vana: https://linktr.ee/vanahq Vana on Twitter/X: https://x.com/vana The People's AI on Twitter/X: https://x.com/The_Peoples_AI Subscribe to The People's AI on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnLiYlJulQIcmvCjnVRYotw Jeff Wilser on Twitter/X: https://x.com/jeffwilser PIN AI: https://www.pinai.io/ Davide Crapis: https://x.com/DavideCrapis David Minarsch on Twitter/X: https://x.com/david_enim…

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The Case for Decentralized AI, w/ Anna Kazlauskas and Illia Polosukhin 53:11

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In our debut episode of The People’s AI: The Decentralized AI Podcast, Presented by Vana , we dive into one of the most critical questions of the AI era: Who should own AI? As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in daily life, its ownership and governance will shape the future. Big Tech dominates AI development today, but a growing movement believes AI should be decentralized, open, and user-owned. We speak with Anna Kazlauskas, co-founder of Vana , and Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR , to explore how decentralized AI could shift power away from centralized corporations and into the hands of individuals. Key Topics Covered: • What decentralized AI means and why it matters • How AI models are built and trained—and who controls them • The intersection of AI, data sovereignty, and blockchain • The potential risks of centralized AI, from bias to economic concentration • How AI assistants, autonomous agents, and data unions are reshaping the internet • Predictions for the next 1-5 years in AI and decentralized technologies Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction: What is “The People’s AI”? [03:15] Why AI ownership is one of the defining issues of our time [07:24] The risks of centralized AI: control, censorship, and bias [12:05] How decentralized AI provides a solution [18:19] AI agents, peer-to-peer systems, and the future of automation [27:40] Defining the core categories of decentralized AI [39:41] The origin stories of Vana and NEAR [47:57] Predictions: What the next five years of AI could look like [51:21] Closing thoughts: Where is this movement headed? Join us as we navigate the complex but vital conversation about the future of AI. About Vana: Vana's vision is for user-owned AI through user owned-data. Its mission is to be the world's first open protocol for data sovereignty. Sign up for the first AI Data Summit, hosted by Vana, on Feb 28 in Denver. This will be the go-to event at Eth-Denver with leaders at the forefront of Decentralized AI tech and applications. AI Data Summit, hosted by Vana: https://lu.ma/aidatasummit More on Vana: https://linktr.ee/vanahq Vana on Twitter/X: https://x.com/vana Anna Kazlauskas on Twitter/X: https://x.com/anna_kazlauskas NEAR: The Blockchain for AI https://near.org/ NEAR on Twitter/X: https://x.com/NEARProtocol Illia Polosukhin on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ilblackdragon The People's AI on Twitter/X: https://x.com/The_Peoples_AI Subscribe to The People's AI on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnLiYlJulQIcmvCjnVRYotw Jeff Wilser on Twitter/X: https://x.com/jeffwilser…

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