decentralization
noun
de·cen·tral·i·za·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the dispersion or distribution of functions and powers
a decentralization of powers
specifically, government
: the delegation of power from a central authority to regional and local authorities
the decentralization of the state's public school system
government decentralization
2
sociology
: the redistribution of population and industry from urban centers to outlying areas
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This shift presents both opportunities and challenges for the wider AI landscape, suggesting a potential decentralization of AI applications—a prospect that could democratize access and foster further innovation in the sector.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Trends Shaping 2025 Looking ahead, decentralization, gen AI integration and cross-sector collaboration are key trends reshaping these industries.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Crypto is supposed to champion the concept of decentralization; the President’s team controls at least 80% of the TRUMP token’s supply.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
Why Meta Might Have Chosen Deregulation On the surface, Meta’s move seems aligned with broader industry trends toward decentralization.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Trends Shaping 2025 Looking ahead, decentralization, gen AI integration and cross-sector collaboration are key trends reshaping these industries.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Crypto is supposed to champion the concept of decentralization; the President’s team controls at least 80% of the TRUMP token’s supply.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
Why Meta Might Have Chosen Deregulation On the surface, Meta’s move seems aligned with broader industry trends toward decentralization.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Decentralization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decentralization. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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