1、Decentralization and AIThe Building Blocks of a Resilient and Open Digital Future Alan Majer,Founder of GoodRForeword by Yue Chen,Head of Technology Strategy Chris Xie,Head of Open Source Strategy Futurewei Technologies,Inc.November 2024Increasingly,powerful algorithms govern online systems,putting
2、users under the thumb of those who control them.Systems of influence and fake news erode our ability to access the truth,and trust in all forms of media is at a historic low.Autonomous AI agents will be self-reflective and possess a wide scope of action,allowing decentralized systems of agents to ad
3、apt behavior and properties.Putting AI and algorithms at the edge can enhance personalized experiences yet keep data private,giving us greater control over our online identity.We must make technology choices that ensure that AI remains open and accessible to all and represents everyones valuesnot ju
4、st those of tech platforms.The attention economy means our digital experiences have fallen short of their potential and a few big companies control our online experiences.Regulations are necessary to curtail the power of private platforms and protect consumer privacy,but alone,they are insufficient
5、to catalyze the innovation required.A growing list of open source tools,platforms,and applications create alternatives to todays centralized systems,but obtaining critical mass remains difficult.Todays centralized platforms face disruptive transformation:Decentralized building blocks,AI,and algorith
6、ms can build platforms that have never been possible before.Personalized autonomous agents afford us greater control over our data and the algorithms that govern our interactions.Artificial intelligence can create easy-to-use tailored interfaces and generate code and applications on the fly,with far