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.
Sources: Decentralizing Trust: Ashutosh Synghal’s Vision for AI’s Data Future - The Northern Voices | Midcentury Labs’ VP of Engineering, Ashutosh Synghal, Pioneers Blockchain-Powered Privacy Solutions - The Northern Voices | Midcentury VP of Engineering Ashutosh Synghal Judges Sundai.Club's "Snowstorm Hackathon" at MIT Media Lab - The Northern Voices | Revolutionizing AI Data Privacy with Blockchain; Interview with Ashutosh Synghal, VP of Engineering at Midcentury Labs Inc - TechBullion | Ashutosh Synghal’s Mission to Secure AI Data Through Decentralized Innovation - TechBullion |Ashutosh Syngal's Decentralized Vision for Secure Data in AI | Cybernews
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