Illia Polosukhin: Why AI Agents Are Still Useless (And What Fixes Them) | NEAR Founder on IronClaw

The discussion centers on the convergence of AI and blockchain technology, particularly regarding data privacy and user empowerment. Illia Pulisukhin, co-founder of NEAR and co-author of the Transformer paper, shares his insights on how blockchain can serve as the backend for AI, providing a root of trust for identity management, marketplaces, and upgrades. He introduces IronClaw, a system designed to secure AI agents by encrypting credentials and attaching policies to prevent data breaches. The conversation explores the limitations of current AI agents, emphasizing the need for increased context and trust, and envisions a future where AI agents operate autonomously within a governed framework, potentially forming "autonomous businesses" with specific missions.