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The People's AI: The Decentralized AI Podcast

Jeff Wilser
Decentralized AI
AI Agents
Machine Learning
Defi
Web3
Artificial Intelligence
Data Sovereignty
Vana
AI Policy
Blockchain
Tech Accountability
Regulation
Future Work
Cryptocurrency
Blockchain Technology
Capital Optimization
Autonomous Financial Agents
Giza
Robotics
Open Source

Who will own the future of AI? The giants of Big Tech? Maybe. But what if the people could own AI, not the Big Tech oligarchs? This is the promise of Decentralized AI. And this is the podcast for in-depth conversations on topics like decentralized data markets, on-chain AI agents, decentralized AI compute (DePIN), AI DAOs, and crypto + AI. From host Jeff Wilser, veteran tech journalist (from WIRED... more

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What happens when robots stop looking like industrial machines—and start looking (and even feeling) human? And if “replicants” become plausible within our lifetimes, what would it take to get there… and what might it break along the way?

In this epi... more

What happens when AI gets smarter by quietly consuming the work of writers, artists, and publishers—without asking, crediting, or paying? And if the “original sin” is already baked into today’s models, what does a fair future look like for human crea... more

What happens when a “kid-friendly” AI bedtime story turns racy—inside your own car?

In this episode of The People’s AI (presented by the Vana Foundation), we explore “Generation Generative”: how kids are already using AI, what the biggest risks real... more

Can AI help us grieve, or does it blur the line between comfort and delusion in ways we’re not ready for?

In this episode of The People’s AI, we explore the rise of grief tech: “griefbots,” AI avatars, and “digital ghosts” designed to simulate conve... more

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Jeff Mahler
Co-founder and CTO of Ambi Robotics
Ambi Robotics
Episode: The Robots Are Already Here—The Data Gap Is What’s Holding Them Back
Thomas Frey
Futurist and former IBM engineer
Episode: The Robots Are Already Here—The Data Gap Is What’s Holding Them Back
Aniket Bera
Associate Professor at Purdue University in Computer Science
Purdue University
Episode: The Robots Are Already Here—The Data Gap Is What’s Holding Them Back
Rachel Vail
Children's and YA author with over 40 published books.
Episode: AI’s Original Sin: Training on Stolen Work
Mark Lemley
Law professor at Stanford, expert in copyright and AI law.
Stanford University
Episode: AI’s Original Sin: Training on Stolen Work
Tony Stubblebine
CEO of Medium and critic of OpenAI's practices.
Medium
Episode: AI’s Original Sin: Training on Stolen Work
Dr. Michael Robb
Head of research at Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media
Episode: Generation Generative: Raising Kids with AI “Friends” in a World of Data Extraction and Bias
Dr. Mhairi Aitken
Senior Ethics Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute
The Alan Turing Institute
Episode: Generation Generative: Raising Kids with AI “Friends” in a World of Data Extraction and Bias
Dr. Sonia Tiwari
Authority on the ethical building of AI characters, focusing on early childhood education
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Episode: Generation Generative: Raising Kids with AI “Friends” in a World of Data Extraction and Bias

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Jeff Wilser
Host and veteran tech journalist with extensive experience in artificial intelligence and decentralized technologies, previously working with organizations like WIRED and TIME.

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Generation Generative: Raising Kids with AI “Friends” in a World of Data Extraction and Bias
Q: What are the threats posed by AI companions to children?
AI companions can potentially interfere with social development, provide inappropriate content, and may be emotionally manipulative.
The Robot Revolution will be Powered by Decentralized Data, w/ PrismaX Founder Bayley Wang
Q: What brought you to PrismaX?
Bayley was inspired by the need for diverse datasets and saw a unique opportunity for decentralized data projects to add value in robotics.
The Robot Revolution will be Powered by Decentralized Data, w/ PrismaX Founder Bayley Wang
Q: What is the current state of play of robotics?
Robotics has advanced in hardware, but software still lags behind, making it hard for robots to operate autonomously in the real world.
Can AI Be Creative? With AI Artists Mario Klingemann & Shavonne Wong
Q: Can AI be creative?
AI may not have consciousness but can create novel combinations that appear creative by human standards.
Decentralized AI Hype vs. Reality, w/ VCs Alex Odagiu & Daniel Barabander
Q: What are the three core things crypto is amazing at?
Aggregating talent and resources, verification, and self-custody.

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This podcast features in-depth explorations of decentralized artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing topics like decentralized data markets, AI agents, and the intersection of AI and blockchain technologies. The discussions primarily revolve around how decentralized systems can offer alternatives to traditional big tech models, aiming to give more control and ownership to individuals rather than large corporations. The conversations often include expert guests from various fields, such as robotics, ethics, law, and tech policy, who share insights on the future implications of these technologies on society, privacy, and creativity. Notably, the podcast addresses complex issues like copyright infringement in AI training, the implications of... more

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