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What if the AI shaping your future didn’t belong to Big Tech — but to you? In this eye-opening episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down with Matt Wright, co-founder and CEO of Gaia, to unpack the hidden power dynamics behind today’s AI boom. From who really owns your data to how open-source AI could level the playing field, Matt explains why decentralization may be the key to a more ethical and human-centered tech future. Together, they explore how AI agents are already automating work, how individuals can build and control their own AI tools, and why community-owned models could change entrepreneurship forever. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or just AI-curious, this conversation challenges you to rethink who AI works for — and how you can use it without giving up your privacy, autonomy, or voice.Feel free to follow and engage with MATT here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdavidwright/X: https://x.com/mateo_ventures?lang=enBusiness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaianet-ai/Website: https://www.gaianet.ai/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Disclaimer01:59 Meet Matt Wright: AI and Community Building06:28 Understanding AI and Transparency10:40 The Risks of Centralized AI16:00 Decentralizing AI Inference Explained23:48 Defining AI Agents and Their Role29:42 Empowering Founders with Low-Code Tools31:08 Censorship Resistance and Open Source34:30 The Future of Community in AI57:50 The Challenges of Open Source Technology59:40 AI as a Collaborative Tool01:02:10 The Future of AI and Community Ownership01:05:29 Preparing for an AI-Driven Future01:11:44 The Role of Management in an AI World01:14:51 Skills for the New Age of AI