Illia Polosukhin, Co-Founder and CEO of the NEAR Foundation, a key figure behind the Transformer architecture powering modern AI, outlines a future where artificial intelligence revolutionizes computing. He warns that traditional AI services carry significant risks, potentially exposing sensitive data like access keys.
Polosukhin highlights cryptocurrency as a streamlined solution for global payments, bypassing the complexities of traditional banking. He notes that initial predictions for AI model scaling were hampered by insufficient computing power.
The core of his thesis is that AI will fundamentally alter computing interfaces, potentially rendering traditional operating systems obsolete. He states that computers will write their own code, leading to AI becoming the primary interface for consumer technology.
However, current operating system architectures are not fully compatible with AI, necessitating infrastructure upgrades. Polosukhin suggests that blockchain technology can provide a foundational trust layer for AI, enabling secure identity management and decentralized system upgrades, contrasting with centralized control.
He also emphasizes the increasing importance of money as AI accelerates demand for resources. AI is poised to automate software composition and enhance user interactions, creating a more seamless integration of AI into everyday technology and consumer devices.