OpenGradient Teams Up with Walrus to Unleash Decentralized AI on Sui Network

Hang onto your hats, folks! AI research powerhouse OpenGradient just dropped a bombshell—they're using the Walrus data storage protocol to craft some seriously decentralized AI agents. Say goodbye to the big tech monopoly!

We all know centralization in AI is a hot-button issue. That's why companies are scrambling to blockchain for answers. And guess what? On June 25th, OpenGradient pulled the trigger, announcing their game-changing integration with Walrus to shake things up on the Sui Network (SUI).

OpenGradient isn't messing around—they're harnessing Walrus' decentralized storage network to build and run AI agents that are off the chain, literally. They're claiming this move will let them juggle over 100 AI models across tons of different ecosystems. Talk about spreading the AI love!

But what's the endgame? To make decentralized AI a living, breathing reality. Matthew Wang, the fearless Co-founder and CEO at OpenGradient, is all about empowering users. He's shouting from the rooftops that these models will be private, cheaper, and way more transparent. It's a user revolution!

"AI isn’t something that belongs to a handful of massive tech companies; it belongs to users and always has. It's been our mission to make this idea a reality, giving both seasoned AI developers and everyday consumers the ability to create, modify, and own their own AI models," Wang declared. You heard it here first, folks!

AI models need decentralized data: Walrus Foundation

Here's the kicker—AI models are data hogs, and that's where decentralized storage struts in. Rebecca Simmonds, the Managing Executive at Walrus Foundation, is laying it all out: AI developers need platforms like Walrus to break free from the chains of centralized architecture.

"The only options that have been available have come with the risks to privacy and control that are inherent to centralized architecture, making it nearly impossible to build truly decentralized models. Our integration with OpenGradient allows us to fill that need, providing a decentralized storage solution for users that puts them back in control of their data," Simmonds announced. It's a game-changer!

Thanks to open storage protocols, you'll know exactly what data's training those AI models. OpenGradient says users and developers can now dive into Walrus data storage and start building and training their own models. The future is now, and it's decentralized!