Oleh Chubai. That’s a pretty big name to living up to, right? The Chief Revenue Officer of TripleA, a multinational news aggregator with an unfulfilled dream of revolutionizing the way people consume information. We’ve seen that word – redefine – thrown around a lot these days. His past successes are certainly something to behold. His experiences at iLounge and explosive growth of Unlimited WEB3 are impressive, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Read as Chubai himself describes in the blockchain space, we really don’t need more visionaries—we need more systematic architects. Is TripleA really all that it seems to be, or is it just another cloud-based castle?

AI News: A Slippery Slope?

TripleA features an AI-driven media ecosystem, sourcing information from more than 90 different data feeds. CoinTelegraph, CryptoSlate, Reddit, X, Telegram – a true cornucopia of delicious tidbits. Here's the question that keeps me up at night: Who's minding the store? After all, AI, for all its power, is just dumb without the data. How does the AI ensure that it doesn’t just become an echo chamber? How do we ensure it doesn’t generate outputs that reinforce preconceived biases or fall victim to intentional disinformation campaigns? Consider a scenario where AI-produced journalism is quietly manipulated to promote specific political goals or financial prospects. Scary, isn't it?

  • Bias Detection: How exactly does TripleA's AI detect and mitigate bias in its sources?
  • Fact-Checking Protocols: What are the protocols for verifying the accuracy of information before it's disseminated?
  • Accountability: Who is held accountable when the AI inevitably makes a mistake?

These aren't just academic questions. In an age of deepfakes and machine-fueled, coordinated, disinformation campaigns, the risk for systemic risk is immense. We need more transparency, not less.

Web3 Hype: A Cautionary Tale

Chubai’s nascent adventure into Web3 Beyond her mission to provide 🤝 communities though is another area that deserves close examination. A 1000% return on a DOGE investment? Impressive, we’ll admit, but far from an indicator of long-term sustainability. And while Unlimited WEB3's $1 million in sales is nothing to scoff at, let's remember that the Web3 landscape is littered with projects that promised the moon and delivered… well, nothing.

The issue isn't about dismissing Web3 entirely. The real issue is about sustainable growth. Let’s not get carried away by the siren song of easy wins. Instead, let’s turn our focus towards the development of smart and resilient systems that will survive the day of reckoning. Does TripleA’s dependence on the unpredictable and highly speculative landscape of crypto markets put them at unnecessary risk? Does its business model focus on long-term value creation, or is it just all the latest flavor of the month?

If you need a reminder, think back to the dot-com boom of the late 90s. Tons of flash, tons of cash, and tons of brilliant busts. Yet the biggest difference this time is how quickly these cycles occur. The lifecycle of a successful—or failed—Web3 project could take just a few months, let alone years.

Regulation: The Necessary Evil?

I know, I know. We all know that regulation is a dirty word in the tech world. But hear me out. We’re describing a network so disruptive it could change our relationship with information itself. That’s an extraordinary promise to make, and it entails a huge expectation of accountability. Should TripleA excel in its undertaking, it will have tremendous power to shape public opinion and market sentiment. And with great power comes great responsibility… and the need for oversight.

I’m not suggesting an extreme regulatory approach that would crush all forms of innovation. If you do, I think it’s time for us to have a serious conversation. Here’s a look at the ethical implications of AI-powered news aggregation. Beyond this, shouldn’t there be standards for transparency and accountability specifically for the federal government? What about independent audits to make sure that these algorithms aren’t biased or manipulative? Is there a need for established lines of recourse when individuals or entities are damaged by false or deceptive claims?

Perhaps Chubai’s TripleA systems will turn out to be the game-changing platforms that help usher in a more efficient, equitable and accessible information ecosystem. Let’s not leave our critical faculties at the door in the name of innovation. Let’s push for same transparency, accountability, and a healthy degree of skepticism. Only then will we be able to make sure that TripleA lives up to its potential. We hope for it to change the way people consume information, rather than just contribute to the din.

Perhaps Chubai's personal achievements – climbing Kilimanjaro, playing multiple instruments, losing 25 kilograms – are metaphors for the challenges ahead. He is capable. The mountain of data faced by those on the ground is an enormous challenge. It’s the symphony of algorithms and the weight of that responsibility that is challenging him more than ever. Let's hope he's up to the task.