Tether announced its entry into the field of artificial intelligence by launching a new platform that combines AI technologies and cryptocurrencies, with direct support for Bitcoin and USDT payments.
This project represents a strategic expansion for Tether towards decentralized AI infrastructure.
The project was announced on May 5 by 'Paolo Ardoino', the CEO of Tether, who confirmed that the new platform would be built on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, without relying on centralized architectures or API keys, enhancing users' privacy and individual sovereignty.
The platform relies on the open-source wallet development kit (WDK) launched by Tether in November 2024, which enables the creation of self-custody wallets for smartphones, the web, and computers.
Unlike common cloud models, the 'Tether AI' platform will operate in a fully open-source environment, installable on almost any device, with the aim of eliminating central failure points.
The company described this platform as part of its broader strategy to reinforce the principle of decentralization, through adaptable modular tools in different environments.
This step comes as part of a broader structural transformation within Tether that began in early 2024, when the company reorganized its operations by launching new business units, the most prominent of which is 'Tether Data' focused on AI and peer-to-peer technologies.
Tether previously indicated its work on a range of AI-supported applications, such as AI Translate, a voice assistant, and a Bitcoin wallet management assistant.
Through this platform, Tether bets on a path different from that of major tech companies, by providing AI tools supported by digital currencies directly to users, without intermediaries, in a move that enhances user independence and the integration of the open financial infrastructure.
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