Keynote Talks

Revolutionizing Social Systems Through Large Population Models: Ayush Chopra, MIT Media Lab

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Ayush Chopra (MIT Media Lab) - "Large Population Models (LPMs) for Decentralized AI"- Ayush Chopra delved into the transformative potential of Large Population Models (LPMs), drawing inspiration from large language models (LLMs). He showcased how LPMs enable high-fidelity simulations of billions of interconnected agents across diverse environments, providing a scalable, real-time framework to guide policy and operational decisions. Chopra highlighted applications spanning pandemic response optimization, supply chain resilience, and energy decentralization, emphasizing the paradigm shift in integrating simulations with real-world infrastructure. This presentation underlined the unprecedented ability of LPMs to tackle complex global challenges, inspiring both researchers and practitioners in decentralized AI.

Securing the Future: Cryptography Meets Artificial Intelligence: Antigoni Polychroniadou (JPMC)

In her talk on "The Convergence of Cryptography and AI" at the MIT Decentralized AI Roundtable, Antigoni Polychroniadou, Executive Director of AI Research at JP Morgan, addressed the pressing challenge of conducting secure computations on sensitive data while maintaining privacy. She highlighted significant advancements in three key areas: Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC), Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), and Federated Learning. Polychroniadou illustrated how these tools are being applied to real-world use cases, such as collaborative fraud detection and secure LLM queries, showcasing how decentralized AI can ensure privacy without compromising functionality. Drawing from implementations at JP Morgan's Olga Craft Center of Excellence, she demonstrated strides in efficiency and security that are paving the way for privacy-focused AI applications. This presentation provided critical insights for practitioners and researchers advancing cryptography-driven decentralized AI solutions.

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Reimagining Digital Marketplaces: Levi Rybalov (CoopHive)

In his talk titled "Building a Generic Marketplace Protocol “, Levi  Rybalov, Founder of CoopHive, introduced a flexible protocol designed to revolutionize decentralized marketplaces. The framework utilizes agent-to-agent negotiation, modular job life cycles, and diverse payment methods to facilitate trading of both fungible and non-fungible assets. Rybalov emphasized the potential of an agent-based cybernetic economy, with applications spanning computing, storage, bandwidth, and real-world asset trading. This innovative approach aims to redefine the operation of decentralized systems, offering new possibilities for practitioners and researchers exploring scalable and efficient marketplace solutions.

Democratizing AI Access: Varun Mathur (Hyperspace)

In his talk titled “A Generative Browser for Decentralized AI", Varun Mathur, Founder of Hyperspace, unveiled an innovative generative browser powered by a distributed "Uber-like" network of consumer nodes. Mathur introduced the concept of a proof-of-computation economy, designed to democratize AI access by reducing costs through decentralized infrastructure. Highlighting breakthroughs such as interconnected acyclic graph reasoning models and consumer-centric AI tools, Mathur’s approach challenges traditional centralized AI providers. The system’s unique proof-of-flops mechanism and 3.2 TV vector database enable a cost-efficient framework, where expenses align with local electricity prices instead of fixed cloud computing rates. This vision reimagines affordable, global AI adoption, paving the way for decentralized AI accessibility

Securing Confidential Computing: Rand Hindi (Zama)

The panel concluded with insights from Rand Hindi, CEO of Zama and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Hindi explored the role of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) in ensuring confidentiality within decentralized AI. FHE enables secure computations on encrypted data, with applications in healthcare, data marketplaces, and decentralized protocols. Hindi shared advancements in making FHE accessible to developers, likening its transformative potential to HTTPS in web security, despite existing scalability challenges for large-scale AI models.

Panel Discussion: Rand Hindi, Levi Rybalov & Varun Mathur

In the Q&A session at the MIT Decentralized AI Roundtable, Rand Hindi, Varun Mathur, and Levi Rybalov further elaborated on their presentations, delving into the practical and theoretical implications of their respective innovations in decentralized AI. Hindi shared valuable insights for both practitioners and researchers, emphasizing the importance of building secure AI systems while addressing the scalability challenges associated with privacy-preserving technologies. Varun expanded on the emerging concept of a proof-of-computation economy, illustrating how this model can democratize access to AI by enabling distributed participation and incentivizing compute contributions. Levi emphasized the need for scalable, secure, and transparent systems that are accessible to underserved regions, highlighting decentralized AI's role in fostering inclusivity. He also stressed the importance of frameworks ensuring data privacy and security while facilitating efficient data sharing in decentralized environments. Together, they highlighted how decentralized AI technologies could significantly improve security, accessibility, and cost-efficiency, transforming AI applications across industries. The session underscored the rapid evolution of decentralized AI, transitioning from theoretical frameworks to practical solutions. As these technologies continue to mature, they hold the potential to reshape everything from market dynamics to privacy preservation, paving the way for a future where AI is more secure, accessible, and equitable for all.

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