- USDT stablecoin issuer said that its AI features enhance user experience and will be integrated into Tether’s proprietary AI SDK platform, Tether Data.
- Tether has established a dedicated division for developing open-source AI models and collaborating with companies to integrate them into products.
Paolo Ardoino, the CTO of USDT stablecoin issuer Tether, has shown interest in dabbling into the artificial intelligence (AI) space with a preview of AI features that the firm is currently developing along with its own AI SDK platform.
Tether Showcases AI-Powered Bitcoin Wallet Assistant
In his recent post on the X platform, Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino revealed three clips showcasing the company’s upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) tools for desktop and mobile users. In order to enhance the user experience, the stablecoin firm is also developing an AI translator, an AI voice assistant, and an AI-powered Bitcoin wallet assistant.
The Bitcoin wallet assistant, known as the Tether Payment Agent, is designed to manage wallet balances and execute crypto transactions on command. In the demo, the user asks the AI assistant to display their wallet address, reveal their Bitcoin balance, list recipient names, and send 0.001 BTC to a recipient. The assistant completes the transaction seamlessly, providing the transaction ID as confirmation.
Ardoino emphasized that these AI features will operate locally on devices, ensuring “full privacy” and self-custody for both data and funds. Moreover, these innovations will be integrated into Tether Data, the company’s proprietary AI Software Development Kit (SDK) platform.
“Tether will launch soon its own AI SDK platform, open-source, built upon Bare (Holepunch’s javascript runtime), working on every hardware,” said Ardoino. However, the Tether CTO hasn’t revealed the official launch date for the AI platform yet.
Exploring AI Projects in 2025
In December 2024, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced plans to launch the company’s AI platform in the first quarter of 2025. While USDT remains Tether’s primary revenue driver, Ardoino hinted at broader ambitions, including ventures into Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence.
In March 2024, Tether established a dedicated division to develop open-source AI models and collaborate with other companies to integrate these technologies into various products. “This announcement redefines AI boundaries and democratizes privacy-preserving open AI technology,” Ardoino stated.
Tether has also invested heavily in AI-focused ventures. In 2023, the company reaffirmed its commitment to Northern Data, a cloud computing and AI startup. Ardoino has expressed his vision to challenge the dominance of major players like Microsoft and Amazon in the AI sector, positioning Tether as a competitor in the emerging market.
The USDT stablecoin issuer has been making bold moves recently, expanding into other verticals of the crypto market. As we previously reported, Tether has introduced USDT on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, enhancing transaction speed, reducing costs, and strengthening Bitcoin’s position in digital payments.
