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Transformer Godfather's Wild Pivot: Crypto Fixes AI's Privacy Mess?

Illia Polosukhin, Transformer paper co-author, now pushes crypto-powered AI. Skeptical? You're not alone—his blockchain detour screams 2017 vibes.

Elena Vasquez 📅 Apr 02, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 5 views
Illia Polosukhin in podcast discussing Transformers and NEAR AI

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Transformers' biggest surprise: brute scale trumps clever learning.
  • Decentralized AI shines in data/inference, flops on training.
  • Privacy push via blockchain echoes past hype cycles.

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Elena Vasquez
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Elena Vasquez

Senior editor at theAIcatchup. Generalist covering the biggest AI stories with a sharp, skeptical eye.

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