The Future of AI Is Specialized: Why General Models Aren't Enough – San Francisco 2025

The Future of AI is Specialized: Why General Models Aren’t Enough: Ram outlines why large, generalized models fall short for real-world use cases—and how OpenLedger enables the creation of specialized AI agents through a decentralized model lifecycle. The talk highlights attribution-based rewards for data contributors, use cases ranging from DeFi to programming models, and a vision for AI development infrastructure that mirrors YouTube’s model for content creators. Speaker: Ram (OpenLedger) This session was part of the 12th edition of Funding the Commons, held March 15–16, 2025, at the Internet Archive in San Francisco. Learn more at https://www.fundingthecommons.io