11 Uses for AI x Crypto

This episode of the a16z crypto podcast features a roundtable discussion with members of the a16z crypto team, exploring the intersection of AI and crypto technologies. The discussion covers a range of ideas, including the need for universal identities for AI agents to ensure interoperability across platforms, how crypto can provide AI with rich contextual understanding and memory, AI monetization models that fairly compensate content creators, the evolution of web crawlers and potential for on-chain negotiations for data access, the importance of proof of personhood to differentiate between human and bot traffic, and how crypto can revolutionize internet advertising by giving users more control over their data and enabling direct compensation for viewing ads. The participants explore how blockchain technology can address challenges related to identity, data ownership, content monetization, and privacy in an AI-driven future.