Zero Gravity Launches Decentralized AI Research Center with Singapore's NTU

According to Odaily, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and decentralized AI infrastructure company Zero Gravity (0G) have announced a joint investment of 5 million Singapore dollars to establish a research center focused on decentralized AI technology. The initiative aims to advance blockchain-based AI innovation, creating more transparent, secure, and verifiable AI systems.This marks the first collaboration between 0G and a global academic institution, with research areas including decentralized AI training, blockchain-integrated model alignment, and Proof of Useful Work (PoUW) consensus mechanisms. The research center will foster an open ecosystem, encouraging developers, institutions, and communities to participate in verification and auditing, promoting a shift from closed to open and transparent AI.The project is set to span four years, featuring workshops, hackathons, student scholarships, and open-source projects. The first batch of proof-of-concept results is expected within two years, with applications in finance, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. Previously, 0G secured over $325 million in funding commitments, including a $40 million seed round led by Hack VC.