Ben Fielding: Gensyn’s Polar Opposite Architecture vs AI Data Centers, Fueling an AI-Native Internet, Open vs. Closed Source AI and RL Swarm

Join Tom Shaughnessy as he hosts Ben Fielding, co-founder of Gensyn Network, for an in-depth exploration of decentralized AI infrastructure and the future of machine learning. From Gensyn’s evolution as a low-level infrastructure platform to its revolutionary approach with RL Swarm, the conversation covers transformative developments in distributed computing, model training, and the philosophical implications of AI development.

🎯 Key Highlights

▸ Gensyn’s approach to agnostic, low-level AI infrastructure designed to transcend trends

▸ Transition from vertical to horizontal scaling in AI computing systems

▸ The limitations of centralized hyperscaler data centers and how Gensyn provides an alternative

▸ Deep dive into RL Swarm: enabling peer-to-peer reinforcement learning at scale

▸ The philosophical importance of open, personalized AI models vs centralized systems

▸ Exploration of AI’s future: parameter space, model communication, and verification

▸ Vision for how decentralized AI can democratize machine learning technology

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Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction to Gensyn Network

01:29 – Building AI-Agnostic Infrastructure

05:00 – Vertical vs Horizontal Scaling in AI

10:50 – Limitations of Centralized Data Centers

17:42 – Gensyn’s Core Components and Vision

20:45 – The Internet as Parameter Space

28:00 – Execution, Communication, and Verification

34:42 – RL Swarm: Decentralized Reinforcement Learning

41:30 – Model Communication and Improvement

48:46 – Testnet and Persistent Identity

53:56 – Preserving Model Personalization

59:42 – Open vs Closed Source Models

01:05:30 – The Future of AI Development

01:11:20 – Value Capture in AI and Final Thoughts

Disclaimer

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