Story Protocol's Jason Zhao explains how AI is going to transform the $60 trillion IP industry

In this episode of The Scoop, Frank Chaparro interviews Jason Zhao of Story Protocol about the intersection of blockchain technology and intellectual property (IP). Zhao discusses his background in AI research at DeepMind and his shift to crypto, driven by the political philosophy and rapid innovation he observed in the space. He explains how Story Protocol aims to create a peer-to-peer system for IP, enabling creators to monetize and financialize their work in new ways, especially in the age of AI. The conversation covers the potential for AI agents to leverage and contribute to IP ecosystems, the importance of authenticity and provenance in a world of AI-generated content, and Story Protocol's plans for engaging with large model companies and governments to establish a global IP settlement layer. Zhao also offers advice for those interested in exploring AI, emphasizing the need to understand the technology's fundamentals and experiment with its applications.