Tausif Ahmed, CBDO of io.net | Decentralizing Power: Unlocking AI Potential With a Global GPU Network | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

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Tausif Ahmed, Chief Business Development Officer at io.net, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss how io.net is revolutionizing the AI and machine learning (ML) industries by decentralizing GPU computing power.

With over 325,000 verified GPUs, io.net is solving the global GPU supply crunch by creating a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) — enabling developers, startups, and enterprises to access scalable, cost-effective compute resources. Tausif explains how decentralized GPU marketplaces empower users to deploy AI workloads faster and more efficiently than ever, all while maintaining transparency and accessibility.

Drawing from his background at Kraken, Amazon, and Deloitte, and his MBA from Harvard Business School, Tausif shares insights on strategic partnerships, blockchain-based infrastructure, and how Web3 can democratize access to AI computing.

💡 In this episode:
• How io.net’s decentralized GPU network is solving AI compute shortages
• The rise of DePIN and its role in the future of blockchain infrastructure
• Tausif Ahmed’s experience at Kraken, Amazon, and Deloitte
• Why decentralization is essential for AI scalability and innovation
• How io.net is bridging blockchain, data, and artificial intelligence

🎧 A must-listen conversation on how decentralized computing is unlocking the next frontier of AI and crypto innovation, powered by io.net’s massive global GPU network.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
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💼 Featured Guest: Tausif Ahmed – io.net – Chief Business Development Officer, driving AI compute decentralization, DePIN growth, and strategic partnerships in the Web3 and blockchain AI ecosystem.