This episode explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, focusing on how crypto can provide new economic models for creative professionals in the age of AI. Against the backdrop of AI's increasing prevalence, the conversation highlights the potential disruption of existing internet incentive structures, where platforms like Google benefit disproportionately from user-generated content. More significantly, the discussion centers on the development of decentralized platforms like Story Protocol, designed to register intellectual property on a blockchain, enabling creators to set their own terms for usage and revenue sharing. For instance, the Jensen project is presented as a crowdsourced compute layer, allowing startups to access greater computing power. The speakers also discuss WorldCoin, an initiative aiming to cryptographically prove human identity in a world where AI can replicate human content. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the need for innovative economic models that empower creators while acknowledging the transformative potential of AI and the challenges of navigating the evolving digital landscape. This means rethinking the economic covenant between platforms and creators to ensure a more equitable distribution of value in the future.
