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Enabling User-Owned Data to Create User-Owned AI with Vana | Anna Kazlauskas
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Connor sits down with Anna Kazlauskas, co-founder of Vana, to explore the intersection of AI and user-owned data. They discuss the resurgence of the crypto scene in San Francisco, fueled by advancements in AI, and the impact of DeepSeek on model training efficiency and data privacy. Anna shares her journey from MIT to co-founding Vana, a layer one blockchain enabling programmable data rights for AI. She introduces the concept of data DAOs—user-owned data collectives that negotiate better terms with platforms—highlighting the shift toward self-sovereign digital identities. The conversation also covers Vana’s tokenomics and its mission to address AI’s data shortage by empowering users with control and incentives.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:45 - Impact of DeepSeek on AI and User Privacy
04:22 - User Awareness and Data Storage Concerns
06:28 - The Shift in AI Narrative
07:14 - Anna's Journey into User-Owned Data
10:45 - Vana's Technical Framework and Privacy
12:20 - The Need for Data Sovereignty in AI
13:27 - Building a Layer 1 Blockchain
15:51 - Data DAOs: A New Approach to Data Ownership
17:15 - Understanding Data DAOs and Their Function
22:47 - The Role of Data Ownership in Social Platforms
24:51 - Negotiating Better Terms for Data Ownership
26:40 - Bringing Data to Vana and AI Applications
28:09 - Privacy-Preserving Compute Solutions
29:22 - Tokenomics of Vana
30:55 - Data DAO Specific Tokens and Their Role
31:22 - Final Thoughts on Vana's Vision
32:30 - Where to Find More Information
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
102 episodes
Manage episode 478274216 series 3446703
Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage
Connor sits down with Anna Kazlauskas, co-founder of Vana, to explore the intersection of AI and user-owned data. They discuss the resurgence of the crypto scene in San Francisco, fueled by advancements in AI, and the impact of DeepSeek on model training efficiency and data privacy. Anna shares her journey from MIT to co-founding Vana, a layer one blockchain enabling programmable data rights for AI. She introduces the concept of data DAOs—user-owned data collectives that negotiate better terms with platforms—highlighting the shift toward self-sovereign digital identities. The conversation also covers Vana’s tokenomics and its mission to address AI’s data shortage by empowering users with control and incentives.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:45 - Impact of DeepSeek on AI and User Privacy
04:22 - User Awareness and Data Storage Concerns
06:28 - The Shift in AI Narrative
07:14 - Anna's Journey into User-Owned Data
10:45 - Vana's Technical Framework and Privacy
12:20 - The Need for Data Sovereignty in AI
13:27 - Building a Layer 1 Blockchain
15:51 - Data DAOs: A New Approach to Data Ownership
17:15 - Understanding Data DAOs and Their Function
22:47 - The Role of Data Ownership in Social Platforms
24:51 - Negotiating Better Terms for Data Ownership
26:40 - Bringing Data to Vana and AI Applications
28:09 - Privacy-Preserving Compute Solutions
29:22 - Tokenomics of Vana
30:55 - Data DAO Specific Tokens and Their Role
31:22 - Final Thoughts on Vana's Vision
32:30 - Where to Find More Information
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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