Illia Polosukhin, the co-founder of Near, recently discussed the company’s vision of empowering individuals with no coding skills to become project founders through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Their goal is to create an infrastructure that breaks through the current limitations of having a small number of developers and end-user applications. Near’s upcoming AI tool will enable anyone with an idea to bring it to life.
Polosukhin provided an example of how the AI tool could be utilized to create a freelance marketplace. It would assist with tasks such as writing user stories, creating freelancer profiles, developing smart contracts, and designing a user interface. The AI would also be capable of writing middleware to connect all of these elements. Additionally, founders would have the ability to edit the program and add any missing features.
In addition to discussing the AI tool, Polosukhin addressed the risks associated with AI. He expressed concern about centralized companies using AI to manipulate people for financial gain. However, he does not view this as an “evil plan,” but rather a systemic issue caused by the desire for further growth among large corporations. To combat this risk, Polosukhin believes there needs to be more user-owned AI models that protect individuals from malicious actors. He believes that Web3, with its expertise in designing such architectures, provides Near with a unique opportunity to build user-owned AI.
In conclusion, Polosukhin emphasized the importance of building the necessary infrastructure to support user-owned AI. By doing so, Near aims to empower individuals and create a more equitable and transparent technological landscape.