Ahmad Shadid, founder of Io.net, has invested $130 million in the AI crypto startup O.XYZ to develop a decentralized AI system called DeAIO. This framework enables contributors to vote on AI decisions and earn rewards, aiming to create a self-governing AI that serves humanity rather than corporate interests. O.XYZ's infrastructure includes terrestrial, orbital, and maritime nodes to ensure operation beyond single-entity control, promoting a sovereign approach to AI development.