When the crypto As the world was at an all time high, celebrities quickly joined the gold rush. Tom Brady started a lively NFT business for athletes and entertainers with backing from a16z and Kleiner Perkins, among others. Reese witherspoon said cryptocurrency is here to stay, encouraging “more women to be a part of the conversation.” And Paris Hilton, a longtime cryptocurrency enthusiast, reportedly he named two of his new mascots “Crypto Hilton” and “Ether Reum”.
As cryptocurrencies have faltered and struggled in recent months, the spotlight is now on AI. Will celebrities follow Venture’s new hype bandwagon? Buzzy products derived from OpenAI, such as ChatGPT and GPT-3, are helping to raise billions in venture capital interest. But the fundamental differences between AI and cryptocurrencies may mean that influencers-turned-VCs may not be as eager to make the leap.
But does the AI need celebrities to promote its many applications?
