EP 506: How Distributed Computing is Unlocking Affordable AI at Scale

Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

Everyone’s chasing bigger AI. The real opportunity?
Smarter scaling.
Distributed computing is quietly rewriting the rules of what’s possible—
not just for tech giants, but for everyone building with AI.
We’re talking cost. We’re talking scale. And we’re definitely talking disruption.
Tom Curry, CEO and Co-Founder of DistributeAI, joins us as we dig into the future of distributed power and practical AI performance.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:

1. Distributed Computing for Affordable AI
2. Open Source vs. Proprietary AI Models
3. GPU Demand and Compute Limitations
4. Edge Computing and Privacy Concerns
5. Small Business AI Compute Solutions
6. Future Trends in AI Model Sizes
7. Impact of Open Source AI Dominance

Timestamps:
00:00 Rising Importance of AI Compute

06:21 AI Model Resource Constraints

09:24 AI Models' Efficiency vs. Complexity

12:24 Edge Compute for Daily Tasks

16:00 Compute Cost Drives AI Market

16:58 AI Models: Balancing Cost and Innovation

20:43 Adaptability in Rapidly Changing Business
Keywords:
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