OpenGradient, a decentralized open-source AI platform, has announced that it has raised $8.5 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by X, with participation from a16z crypto, Polygon founder Sandeep Nailwal, and others. The funds will be used to build a secure, open-source, end-to-end AI platform. OpenGradient's platform will allow users to train, deploy, and share AI models. The platform will also provide tools for developers to build AI applications. OpenGradient's mission is to make AI more accessible and equitable. The company believes that decentralized AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we develop and use AI. "We are excited to support OpenGradient's mission to make AI more accessible and equitable," said X. "We believe that OpenGradient's platform has the potential to transform the AI landscape." OpenGradient is a team of experienced AI researchers and engineers. The company was founded in 2022.