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In the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI), few visionaries have made as significant an impact as Dominic Williams. As the pioneering Founder and Chief Scientist of the DFINITY Foundation and the driving force behind the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), Williams has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of decentralized systems and reimagining the future of the Internet. From his early days of exploring the potential of networked computers to his innovative work on blockchain consensus techniques and cryptocurrencies, Williams has consistently been at the forefront of technological advancement. His journey, marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation, led to the creation of the Internet Computer—a revolutionary blockchain network designed to extend the public internet and provide advanced “stateful serverless cloud” functionality. In this exclusive interview, Williams shares insights into his path to founding DFINITY, the transformative potential of the Internet Computer Protocol, and the unique advantages of integrating AI with blockchain technology. He delves into the concept of Decentralized AI (dAI), its applications, and its crucial role in ensuring the integrity of AI training datasets. Williams also discusses the impact of AI smart contracts on Web3 and beyond, highlighting real-world examples and future opportunities for developers and researchers. 1. Could you start by sharing a bit about your journey and what led you to found the DFINITY Foundation and develop the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP)? I’ve always been into computers, right from childhood. The interest peaked while pursuing my degree in Computer Science when I noticed the power of networked computers for the first time. One thing led to another and when I finally set out on my entrepreneurial journey in the mid-90s, I knew that I wanted to advance the area of distributed systems and the internet.  After university, I was looking to…

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