196: Revolutionizing AI with Decentralization: Ron from Theoriq on Building Collaborative AI Agents

Web3 with Sam Kamani

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Sam chats with Ron from Theoriq about the groundbreaking intersection of Web3 and AI. Theoriq is building a decentralized platform for AI agents, enabling developers to create collaborative, intelligent tools for real-world applications. Ron shares insights into the future of AI, the importance of decentralization, and how Theoriq is empowering developers to build impactful agents. From use cases in DeFi to challenges of centralization, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in AI, Web3, or the convergence of both.

Key Timestamps

[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Ron from Theoriq, discussing decentralized AI agents and their impact on Web3 and beyond.

[00:01:00] What is Theoriq? Ron explains Theoriq’s mission to create a decentralized protocol for AI agents that can collaborate to solve real-world problems.

[00:03:00] The End of Wrappers: Ron discusses how AI agents will replace simple API wrappers, bringing true functionality and specialization.

[00:05:30] Web3 Meets AI: Exploring how Web3’s decentralization contrasts with AI’s traditionally centralized nature.

[00:07:00] Open Source Challenges: Ron highlights the funding challenges in open-source AI and how Web3 can provide sustainable solutions.

[00:09:30] The Danger of Centralized AI: Why decentralizing AI is critical to prevent monopolistic control by tech giants.

[00:12:00] What is Beneficial AI? Ron explains the concept of AI that prioritizes human benefit and how Theoriq aligns with this philosophy.

[00:14:00] AI and Agents: Why the future of AI lies in agents that leverage real-time data, collaborate, and solve specialized problems.

[00:18:00] Governance and DAOs: The role of governance in decentralized AI and how DAOs can help avoid corporate pitfalls.

[00:20:00] Real-Time Data and Use Cases: The importance of real-time data for AI agents and how Theoriq integrates with diverse data sources.

[00:24:00] Building with Theoriq: How developers can use Theoriq to create impactful agents and even monetize their work.

[00:26:30] Overcoming Challenges: Ron discusses the key challenges in expanding Theoriq and making agents accessible to a broader audience.

[00:30:00] Call to Action: Ron invites developers to join Theoriq’s test net, create agents, and contribute to the decentralized AI ecosystem.

Connect

https://www.theoriq.ai/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/theoriqai/

https://x.com/TheoriqAI

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbodkin/

https://x.com/ronbodkin

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