# Kartik Talwar & Erik Voohrees I Private AI With Venice AI I Agentic Ethereum 2025 Summit

- Speakers: [Kartik Talwar](https://streameth.org/speakers/kartik-talwar)
- Channel: [ETHGlobal](https://streameth.org/ethglobal)
- Date: 2025-10-09
- Duration: 28:47
- Topics: Erik Voorhees, Kartik Talwar, Venice AI, private AI, uncensored AI, crypto integration, token model, ShapeShift, data privacy, censorship-free, Web3 payments, GPU provisioning, AI agents, user autonomy, LLM, decentralized computing, zero data storage, subscription model, open source AI, ETH 2025, AI governance, unstoppable speech, autonomous AI, no data logging, ChatGPT alternative
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-gT30xvmdmgA
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT30xvmdmgA

## Description

Join Kartik Talwar and Erik Voorhees, founder of Venice AI (and formerly of ShapeShift), in this fireside chat at the Agentic Ethereum 2025 Summit. Explore how private AI works, why uncensored AI is essential for user freedom, and how principles from crypto and decentralization drive Venice’s mission.

Discover how Venice AI preserves privacy by never storing conversations, integrates token-based payments for AI agents, and offers freedom from the censorship and data-collection practices of centralized providers. If you’re curious about secure GPU provisioning, crypto-based subscriptions, and the future of autonomous AI applications, don’t miss Erik’s insights on building a truly private and free-speech AI ecosystem.

Like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions on agentic governance, decentralized tech, and the evolution of AI in a Web3 world!

00:00 Introduction: Erik Voorhees & Venice AI
00:45 Origins of Private AI and Venice's Mission
02:00 Concerns Over Centralized AI and Censorship
03:49 Why Privacy and User Freedom Matter
05:25 Removing Data Collection and Storing No Chats
06:34 Venice vs. Other AI Providers
08:08 ChatGPT’s Limitations & Guardrails
09:59 Balancing Uncensored AI with User Responsibility
11:05 Philosophical View on Speech & Actions
15:20 Comparing Venice With Other Emerging AI Solutions
18:21 The Importance of Crypto Payments & GPU Decentralization
21:09 Venice Token Launch & API for AI Agents
24:17 Characters and Agentic AI in Venice
27:02 Future Roadmap: Moving Toward Autonomous Agents
28:39 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps for Venice AI

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🤖 *Agentic Ethereum 2025 Summit*
Join the official Agentic Ethereum 2025 Summit for an in-depth look at AI agents, smart contracts, and how they converge to power the next era of decentralized intelligence.

This is more than just a summit—it's a gathering of the brightest minds in our ecosystem, and we're honored to have Andrew Miller, Anna Kazlauskas, Davide Crapis, dcbuilder, Ed Felten, Erik Voorhees, Illia Polosukhin, Jasper Zhang, Karl Floersch, Ken Ng, Kevin Owocki, Linda Xie, Shaw, Tomasz Stanczak, Chase Allred and Vitalik Buterin and on stage for this virtual summit focused around AI Agents and Blockchain! Watch the full Agentic Ethereum 2025 Summit Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6DrYO4ORk8wzQ5wCZDs0mW&si=ARqB9gaXAqehWH1_

🤖 *Agentic Ethereum 2025*
Agentic Ethereum is an online, async hackathon that runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 12, 2025.  With over $175,000 USD in prizes, Agentic Ethereum is a great way to dive into the world of autonomous AI agents and explore how they can revolutionize projects on Ethereum. Start the year with groundbreaking innovation! Watch the full playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7jxP_flgRf5nZ_WDgFpBy3&si=RZozbd9C5KrG6Bf3

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