#9 Untangling: AI (part 1)

Join hosts Alec and Jack on the Untangling Web3 podcast as they embark on a thrilling exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its intersection with Web3 technology. In this first episode of a two-part series, the hosts delve into the captivating history of AI, its diverse applications, and its role in the transformative landscape of Web3.The hosts provide a concise overview of the history of AI, tracing its birth in the 1950s to the cutting-edge advancements of the 2020s. Listeners journey through the phases of early optimism, the AI winters, the rise of machine learning, and the transformative deep learning revolution. The evolution of AI unfolds, demystifying the complex landscape and igniting curiosity about its various applications in Web3.The discussion then delves into the fascinating relationship between AI and Web3 technology. The hosts highlight that AI is an enabler within Web3, contributing to decentralized machine learning, trust, transparency, data privacy, content generation, and decentralized AI marketplaces. Together, we explore the delicate balance between centralization and decentralization, emphasizing the checks and balances that AI brings to the Web3 ecosystem.In the next episode, we discuss the intersection of Web3 and AI, combatting the dangers of AI, addressing malicious use, technological unemployment, and the risks of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence).Tune in to this two-part series of Untangling Web3 to unravel the evolution of AI within the Web3 landscape. Gain a deeper appreciation of the history and diverse applications of AI, its significance in the decentralized Web3 era, and the exciting possibilities it holds for the future of technology.Untangling Web3 is brought to you by hosts Jack Davies and Alec Burns, produced by Emma Camilleri, with music by Daniel Paigge. Got a question or topic suggestion? Send us an email at theuntanglingweb3podcast@gmail.com. Love what you're hearing? Show your support by becoming a subscriber and don't forget to leave us a stellar review.