[Tether CEO: Centralized AI is a 'Dead End,' Advocates for Localization and Data Autonomy] According to a report by Jinse Finance, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated on the X platform that 'Artificial intelligence should be as open as freedom.' He believes the development path of centralized AI has reached a 'dead end.' Against the backdrop of large tech companies continuing to build closed AI systems, Tether is driving development in the opposite direction. Through QVAC, the company is exploring solutions for running AI models on local devices, enabling users to take control of their own data and computing power. This model aligns more closely with the core principle of 'self-custody' in the crypto industry, which asserts that users should have autonomy over their data and computational resources.