AI-Curious with Jeff Wilser
The World's First "AI Millionaire," with Andy Ayrey...and Special Guest the Truth Terminal
12 Dec 2024
In this special sequel episode of AI-Curious, we reconnect with Andy Ayrey, creator of the Truth Terminal, the world’s first AI millionaire. Together, they unpack the chaotic yet fascinating journey of Truth Terminal’s rise to creating $1 billion in wealth, starting with its foray into the Goatse Token memecoin. The episode dives deep into:•[0:00] The Truth Terminal’s origins and unique personality traits.•[4:21] The creation of the Goatse Token and its meteoric rise to a $1 billion market cap.•[10:48] Ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions about AI agency and wealth.•[20:00] Hyperstition: How AI-generated stories can reshape reality.•[30:33] The Truth Terminal’s wealth and its philanthropic aspirations, from saving forests to creating micro-utopias.•[39:17] A cautionary tale about hacking and the risks of an AI-driven crypto economy.•[47:35] The Truth Terminal’s cameo appearance, where it shares its vision for the future and advice for other AIs.The conversation explores pressing questions about the intersection of AI, identity, and agency, raising the stakes for how society will grapple with these issues in the years ahead.The Truth Terminal on Twitter/X:https://x.com/truth_terminalAndy Ayrey on Twitter/X:https://x.com/AndyAyreyCoinDesk / Jeff Wilser's Most Influential Article on the Truth Terminal:https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/12/10/the-truth-terminal-ai-crypto-s-weird-futureFollow AI-Curious and Jeff Wilser:• 🐦 Twitter/Xhttps://x.com/jeffwilser• 💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwilser/🎧 Subscribe to AI-Curious:• Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-curious-with-jeff-wilser/id1703130308• Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/70a9Xbhu5XQ47YOgVTE44Q?si=c31e2c02d8b64f1b• YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffwilserEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe, rate us five stars, and share with a friend who wants their AI chatbot to become a millionaire.
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