In this episode of the Unchained podcast, host Laura Shin talks with Shaw Walters, the founder of Eliza Labs and ai16z, a decentralized autonomous organization that utilizes AI agents for investment and community engagement. They discuss the formation of ai16z, highlighting its AI agents—Mark Andreessen AI and Degen Spartan AI—and the open-source ELIZA framework that empowers even non-developers to create their own AI agents. ai16z harnesses AI to interpret social signals and inform trading decisions, emphasizing the importance of trust within its community. Shaw shares his vision for a future where AI takes over many jobs, advocating for decentralized ownership of production to foster financial freedom and a better quality of life for all. He points to ai16z's incredible journey, skyrocketing from $75,000 to $33 million in just two months, as a testament to this innovative approach.
