E62: Manifold Labs, Bittensor, and the New Marketplace for AI Power

SummaryAI tools are everywhere, but who controls the power behind them? In this episode, Manifold Labs co-founder James Woodman explains how they’re building a decentralized marketplace for compute using Bittensor. We talk about why AI is so expensive, how your personal data is being handled today, and what it would take to flip the script on big tech. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really powering ChatGPT and whether there’s a better way, this one’s for you.Chapters00:00 Intro06:39 The Future of Compute Markets11:56 The Role of Data Privacy in AI18:12 Competing for Talent in AI23:08 Driving Down Compute Costs28:25 The BitTensor Marketplace Explained34:05 Manifold's Role in the AI Ecosystem43:13 Targeting Enterprises for AI SolutionsConnect with James and Manifold Labs:X (Twitter): James - @jameswoodmanv | Manifold Labs @manifoldlabs | Targon - @TargonComputeWebsite: https://www.manifold.inc | https://targon.comCheck out our friends at Tequila 512:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠To learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.