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The Decentralized AI Tide Is Rising—But Most Don’t Know It
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence (AI), a new trend is emerging that has the potential to disrupt the entire industry. While many may not be aware of it yet, decentralized AI (DeAI) is no longer just an idea – it’s now taking its first steps into the mainstream.
Recent developments have showcased the growing capabilities and versatility of DeAI, which involves a shift away from centralized control towards autonomous decision-making through blockchain-based infrastructure. This paradigm shift could potentially change how we interact with AI systems in various sectors, including the Web3 community.
One such breakthrough came from O.XYZ, an organization that has been at the forefront of decentralized AI innovation. Their new protocol, Ocean Protocol, is poised to revolutionize search and conversation capabilities by integrating text-based Q&A with voice recognition features. This allows users to submit spoken queries through a dictation interface called Miss O, and receive spoken responses.
What’s more impressive is its lightning-fast speed, which leaves other prominent AI services in the dust. According to CEO Ahmad Shadid, Ocean can process an astonishing 276 tokens per second using the Llama 3.3 architecture. This not only demonstrates the capabilities of decentralized AI but also shows the potential for it to become a game-changer in various sectors.
Another significant move is Coinbase’s decision to list Bittensor’s DeAI token TAO on its platform. This allows users across most U.S. states (excluding certain regions due to regulatory constraints) to purchase and trade this cryptocurrency, which incentivizes AI developers and subnet owners within the DeAI network.
