Decentralized AI: A Fairer Path For Africa's Role In Global Data Training With OORT CEO Dr. Max Li

Key Points

1. AI training compensation in Kenya has raised ethical concerns, with workers reporting wages as low as $2/hour despite advertised rates of $12.50/hour, highlighting exploitation in the industry.

2. OORT, a decentralized AI company, has developed OORT DataHub, a platform that compensates data contributors fairly and transparently using a token-based system, with over 330,000 global contributors.

3. OORT focuses on transparency, efficiency, and fairness, ensuring user privacy by not collecting sensitive data and requiring only an email for account creation.

4. PHOTON, another decentralized AI initiative by Boom Technologies, aims to democratize AI infrastructure in Africa, promoting 'African Intelligence' that reflects the continent's values and languages.

5. Decentralized AI platforms like OORT and PHOTON seek to shift Africa's role from low-wage AI training to leading AI development, addressing exploitation and fostering regional innovation.