Summary

AI tools are everywhere, but who controls the power behind them? In this episode, Manifold Labs co-founder James Woodman explains how they’re building a decentralized marketplace for compute using Bittensor. We talk about why AI is so expensive, how your personal data is being handled today, and what it would take to flip the script on big tech. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really powering ChatGPT and whether there’s a better way, this one’s for you.

Chapters

00:00 Intro06:39 The Future of Compute Markets11:56 The Role of Data Privacy in AI18:12 Competing for Talent in AI23:08 Driving Down Compute Costs28:25 The BitTensor Marketplace Explained34:05 Manifold's Role in the AI Ecosystem43:13 Targeting Enterprises for AI Solutions

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E62: Manifold Labs, Bittensor, and the New Marketplace for AI Power

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E62: Manifold Labs, Bittensor, and the New Marketplace for AI Power