Tether CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has advocated for the localization of artificial intelligence (AI) models to enhance user privacy and independence. He believes that current technology like smartphones and laptops can fine-tune large language models with user data, keeping enhancements local to the device. This approach would eliminate the need for third-party servers, ensuring data stays local and allowing for offline use. Tether is exploring the integration of locally executable models into their AI solutions, following a recent hack at AI developer OpenAI. The incident raised concerns about user privacy and data control in the AI industry.