Ep. 654 The Intersection of AI and Cryptocurrency with Akash Network

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce and Brendan engage with Greg Osuri, CEO of Akash Network, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. The conversation delves into the role of AI in enhancing human intelligence, the infrastructure challenges posed by AI's energy demands, and the geopolitical implications of energy control. They discuss the potential of solar energy as a sustainable power source for AI, the evolution of distributed AI training, and the comparative energy consumption of Bitcoin and AI. The episode highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions to meet the growing energy requirements of AI technologies. In this conversation, Greg Osuri discusses the political dynamics surrounding AI and cryptocurrency, the complexities of AI safety and alignment, and the potential for AI and crypto to intersect in the future. He emphasizes the importance of decentralization in AI infrastructure, the geopolitical implications of rare earth minerals, and the vulnerabilities of current data centers and electric grids in the context of potential conflicts.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI in Crypto Markets01:58 Understanding AI: Augmentation of Intelligence05:02 The Infrastructure of AI: Energy and Geopolitics09:55 The Energy Challenge: AI's Growing Demand23:54 Distributed AI Training: A New Paradigm30:00 Bitcoin and Energy Consumption: A Comparative Analysis31:43 The Political Landscape of AI and Crypto41:55 Decentralization and the Future of AI46:18 Geopolitical Implications of Rare Earth Minerals51:02 Concerns Over Infrastructure and Future ConflictsCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://akash.network/https://x.com/akashnet_*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy