Stop Feeding AI for Free | OpenLedger, Ram Kumar

Where does AI’s knowledge come from, and who gets rewarded for it? Trillion-dollar models are being built, but the contribution and compensation of everyday data providers are not yet clearly recognized. As we learned the world through the internet, the next generation will learn it through AI. This makes it even more important to ensure that the data shaping these systems is properly attributed and fairly compensated. OpenLedger is building a blockchain protocol to track AI training data and ensure fair rewards. Co-founder Ram Kumar believes it’s time to talk seriously about data sovereignty and how it could reshape the AI ecosystem. EO stands for Entrepreneur& Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at partner@eoeoeo.net LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO X | @eostudi0

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EPISODE INFO

Released: September 4, 2025
Duration: 9m
Channel: EO Studio
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Where does AI’s knowledge come from, and who gets rewarded for it? Trillion-dollar models are being built, but the contribution and compensation of everyday data providers are not yet clearly recognized. As we learned the world through the internet, the next generation will learn it through AI. This makes it even more important to ensure that the data shaping these systems is properly attributed and fairly compensated. OpenLedger is building a blockchain protocol to track AI training data and ensure fair rewards. Co-founder Ram Kumar believes it’s time to talk seriously about data sovereignty and how it could reshape the AI ecosystem. EO stands for Entrepreneur& Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at partner@eoeoeo.net LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO X | @eostudi0

SPEAKERS

Ram Kumar
guest
OpenLedger representative focused on the data economy and compensating contributors for AI training data.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of EO Studio, featuring Ram Kumar, Stop Feeding AI for Free | OpenLedger, Ram Kumar explores openLedger proposes blockchain payments for user data powering AI models The transcript argues that everyday users supply massive value to AI training through posts, videos, and personal expertise but receive no compensation despite a multi‑trillion‑dollar data economy.

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