Illia Polosukhin: AI thesis, crypto x AI, and announcing the Delphi Labs x Near accelerator

In this episode, host José Maria Macedo speaks with Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR and a key figure in AI development, about the launch of the Crypto X AI Accelerator. They discuss Illia's journey in AI, the significance of the Transformers paper, and the evolution of AI technologies. The conversation delves into the implications of AI on society, the importance of user-owned AI versus corporate-controlled AI, and the role of data in AI development. They also explore the goals of the accelerator and the opportunities it presents for founders in the AI and crypto space. José's Twitter: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo Illia's Twitter: https://x.com/ilblackdragon Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Crypto X AI Accelerator 05:54 Ilya's Journey in AI and the Transformers Paper 12:40 The Evolution of AI and Google's Role 20:24 The Vision Behind Near and AI's Future 27:09 The Role of AI in Society and Future Implications 34:28 User-Owned AI vs. Corporate AI 39:48 The Importance of Data in AI Development 47:48 The Crypto AI Accelerator and Its Goals 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.