AI Should Be Decentralized, but How?
The case for greater transparency and verifiability in AI. But is decentralization the best way to achieve that and is feasible in practice? Jesus Rodriquez says the technical challenges are tremendous.
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Vote if You Want, but Remember ‘Cypherpunks Write Code’
The New York Department of Financial Services is concerned about token delistings disrupting markets. (Gilbert Ortega/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
NFTs Aren’t Dead Just Yet (But the MSM Might Be)
The success of a recent post from Rolling Stone calling NFTs worthless struck a nerve. But the reality is more complicated and more hopeful.
Is Crypto-AI Really a Match Made in Heaven?
There’s lots of talk these days about how blockchains can make AI safe for human consumption. But is the idea, widely touted in the crypto community, workable in practice? Jeff Wilser takes a critical look.
The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Is a Family Affair
Sam Bankman-Fried, right, and his parents, Joe Bankman and Barbara Fried (Victor Chen/CoinDesk)
Does Coinbase Have a Diversification Problem?
CEO Brian Armstrong posted 10 crypto startup ideas to Twitter he wishes someone would build. Why not Coinbase? (Coinbase, modified by CoinDesk)
Can Regulators Ever Keep Up With Crypto Markets?
The New York Department of Financial Services is concerned about token delistings disrupting markets. (Gilbert Ortega/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years
Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at Arca, says crypto funds still need to find a balance between adopting professional Wall Street practices and taking advantage of crypto’s unique opportunities.
Sam Bankman-Fried Blames Everyone but Himself for FTX’s Collapse
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What Crypto Can Learn From AI About Getting Its Way in Washington
The crypto industry has yet to turn the popularity of its assets into a ramrod that can move policymakers.