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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in Crypto Markets 01:58 Understanding AI: Augmentation of Intelligence 05:02 The Infrastructure of AI: Energy and Geopolitics 09:55 The Energy Challenge: AI's Growing Demand 23:54 Distributed AI Training: A New Paradigm 30:00 Bitcoin and Energy Consumption: A Comparative Analysis 31:43 The Political Landscape of AI and Crypto 41:55 Decentralization and the Future of AI 46:18 Geopolitical Implications of Rare Earth Minerals 51:02 Concerns Over Infrastructure and Future Conflicts Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101 Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today!  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-direct Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today:  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/free MERCH STORE https://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/ Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content: https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts: https://twitter.com/Crypto101Pod https://instagram.com/crypto_101 Guest 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/dizarofr Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZARO Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Our Sponsors: * Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101 * Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy