In this exciting episode, Robert and Haley dive into Near Protocol's massive undertaking to create the world’s largest open-source AI model. With plans to build a 1.4 trillion parameter model, Near’s project dwarfs Meta’s Llama and aims to democratize AI development on a scale we’ve never seen.

Join us as we discuss:

Decentralized AI and Privacy: How Near Protocol plans to leverage decentralized compute for privacy-focused AI, offering a model open to thousands of contributors.
The $160 Million Price Tag: What this budget means for the blockchain world, and how token sales might fund the endeavor.
Web3’s Fight for Decentralization: Why co-founder Alex Skidanov believes that for Web3 to remain relevant, AI needs to be decentralized.

From tackling big technical challenges to securing funding, this episode explores how Near Protocol’s vision could change the AI landscape—and what it means for the future of decentralized AI and Web3’s place in our digital world.

Tune in to discover the future of open-source AI!

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Near’s Bold Plan: Building the World’s Largest Open-Source AI