Tether CEO Drops Bombshell: Open-Source AI Project Targets Big Tech’s Wall of Silence

Tether’s CEO just ripped the lid off a new open-source AI initiative—and it’s gunning for Silicon Valley’s gatekeepers. Here’s why it matters.

The Play:
No more black-box algorithms. Tether’s move could democratize AI development—or just add another crypto-powered hype cycle to the mix.

The Punchline:
If this works, it’s a middle finger to proprietary AI giants. If it flops? Another ‘disruptive’ project for VCs to shrug at before cashing their next bonus check.

Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has announced the company’s entry into artificial intelligence with a project called Tether AI. This isn’t just another AI chatbot or cloud-based tool, it’s a vision of a decentralized, open-source future for AI, and it’s built with crypto ( Bitcoin and USDT ) in mind.

No Central Control, No Gatekeepers

At the heart of the project is something called “Personal Infinite Intelligence”, a fully open-source AI runtime that can run on any device or hardware — no cloud dependency, no API keys, and most importantly, no single point of control. 

That means anyone, anywhere, can deploy and run their own AI system, without needing permission or paying ongoing fees to centralized providers.

This model challenges the growing trend of closed-off, corporate-controlled AI services. While most AI tools today rely heavily on large cloud systems from big tech companies, Tether’s version aims to put the power back into the hands of individuals and developers.