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April 7, 2025 • 48 mins

OpenAI & Google just upgraded their arsenals, feasting on public data. Feeling powerless? You should. Your digital life fuels their dominance, and privacy feels like a forgotten joke. But what if the model was flipped?


Enter Flock.io. Co-founder Jihao Sun sits down with Thinking on Paper to reveal a different path: Decentralized AI. This isn't theory; it's a potential blueprint for training powerful AI without surrendering your privacy to Silicon Valley giants.

Listen to this Thinking on Paper episode to understand:

đź’ˇ How decentralized AI really impacts privacy and performance.

đź’ˇ If training AI models locally on your device can actually work.

đź’ˇ The benefits: AI accessibility, user control, and data ownership.

💡 Performance hurdles vs. Big Tech AI – what are the trade-offs?

đź’ˇ Your potential role: Could you get rewards for your data contribution?

đź’ˇ How blockchain supports trustworthy, decentralized AI.


Get Jihao Sun's (Founder & CEO of Flock.io) unique perspective on the future of AI development. As centralized AI advances, understanding this alternative is crucial. See past the hype and grasp the fundamental shifts underway.


Thinking on Paper features deep conversations on tech, science, and philosophy for disruptors and curious minds.


Join hosts Jeremy and Mark as they wrestle with the 'why' behind the 'what'.Subscribe for more insights on AI trends and challenging ideas!

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CHAPTERS

(00:08) Introduction to Decentralized AI

(01:33) The Importance of Decentralization in AI

(04:40) Accessibility and Cost of AI Technology

(07:53) Understanding Federated Learning

(11:38) Challenges of Centralized AI Systems

(14:30) Exploring Federated Learning in Banking

(17:10) Blockchain's Role in Decentralized AI

(20:45) Democratizing AI Development with Flock

(26:49) Real-World Use Cases of Flock

(32:56) The Evolution of Parenting and Technology

(35:28) Decentralization vs Centralization in AI

(36:31) Future of Decentralized AI Models

(37:29) Understanding AI Hallucinations

(41:23) The Role of Synthetic Data

(44:59) Getting Involved with Decentralized AI

(45:53) Staying Out of Your Own Way

(47:03) Final Thoughts on Decentralization and AI


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Learn more:www.flock.io

www.thinkingonpaper.xyz


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