Decentralizing AI & Empowering Users: Ashutosh Synghal's Vision for the Nordic-Baltic Tech Scene

In this episode of "Nordic/Baltic Talks," we feature Ashutosh Synghal, VP Engineering at Midcentury Labs, who is challenging the reliance of AI on centralized data that compromises user privacy. Synghal is pioneering blockchain-powered, privacy-preserving AI solutions by leading the development of a decentralized AI data marketplace. Using advanced cryptographic techniques like zero-knowledge proofs (zkTLS) and trusted execution environments (TEEs), Midcentury Labs enables AI models to train securely, ensuring data remains under user control and is never exposed. This model empowers individuals to control, permission, and even monetize their data, shifting value and control away from centralized entities. Synghal's vision for ethical, privacy-first AI offers a compelling model that aligns with the Nordic and Baltic region's strong values of digital trust, transparency, and data governance, providing inspiration for building a future where AI innovation thrives without compromising individual rights.

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