Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 148 - Sensay - Revolutionizing dementia care with AI and blockchain
In episode 148, we’re excited to welcome Dan Thomson of Sensay, a project on a mission to revolutionize Dementia and Alzheimer's Care through AI-Powered Memory Preservation and Family Connections. We discuss how Web3 and AI can support those living with dementia and their families, the role of blockchain in the responsible development of AI, Sensay’s recent token launch, and much more.
Three Key Takeaways
In a world full of deepfakes, blockchain is the only true way of ensuring that AI agents are acting on someone’s behalf, and that information sources on the internet are legitimate. Through on-chain verification, individuals can know, with certainty, that a source of information is authorized and legitimate.
There are many ways that blockchain can help improve healthcare around the world. This includes addressing inefficiencies in health care systems, using ZK proofs to connect patients with relevant doctors, and creating secure digital health care records.
There has been a lot of talk about AI regulations and introducing appropriate safeguards to guide responsible development. Unfortunately, it may no longer be possible to safeguard AI fully as “the cat is out of the bag”, so it’s important to ensure positive use cases are developed, and complimentary blockchain tools are built to protect individuals during this AI boom.
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Episode Time Stamps
02:10 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that first got you excited about cryptocurrency and web3?
03:30 - To start things off, can you please introduce listeners to Sensay, and how it came to be?
06:35 - What is the process for developing a digital Replica including how it is trained?
10:55 - Tell me more about the safety and security measures behind the Replicas.
12:35 - I understand that you’ve incorporated blockchain into the architecture of the Replicas – tell me more about this.
15:15 - A big part of your mission is preserving memories for those grappling with dementia. I want to share a quote from your website from a customer named Johnathan: “My wife and I have shared over 50 years of marriage. When she was diagnosed with dementia, I was devastated. Sensay has given me a way to preserve her memories, her laughter, and the stories of our life together. It's a source of comfort for me, knowing that her essence will always be a part of our home.”. What role can blockchain and Web3 tools play in helping people all over the world preserve their memories?
19:15 - How can blockchain verification help with the responsible development of AI?
22:45 - How do you win people over who are worried about the potential future implications of AI?
25:50 - How do you see blockchain disrupting healthcare and health research?
29:00 - How do you build a successful business while living a nomadic lifestyle?
33:00 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about Sensay?
33:50 - Tell me more about the $SNSY token
35:00 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?
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