The Dectec ecosystem continued to demonstrate the expanding influence of decentralized AI this week—blending innovation, ownership, and human potential. From CHAINGE’s insights on women entrepreneurs and record-breaking AI investment to Twin Protocol’s lessons on critical thinking and growth, and ANGL Token’s leadership in real-world blockchain adoption, the week underscored one truth: AI’s future belongs to the people who participate in it.

CHAINGE: Women, Investment, and the Next Era of AI

AI on the Rise: $965 Million Invested in Early-Stage AI Startups

CHAINGE’s AI on the Rise report highlighted another record week for global AI funding, with $965 million raised between September 29 and October 5, 2025—a sign of sustained investor confidence in early-stage innovation.

Leading the week’s major deals:

Periodic Labs – $300M to advance AI systems for materials simulation and prediction.
Dual Entry – $90M to develop AI-driven accounting software for enterprises.
Axiom Math AI – $64M to expand intelligent data modeling and analytics.

Other funded innovators, such as Moonlake AI, Predicta Biosciences, and CYVL, showcased how AI continues to transform healthcare, robotics, and data science. CHAINGE emphasized that this acceleration in investment illustrates the unstoppable force of AI shaping global industries in 2025.

AI for Her: Empowering Women in the Age of Intelligent Work

Building on its commitment to inclusivity, CHAINGE published its AI for Her series to spotlight how women are leading the next wave of AI adoption and innovation. In the first episode entitled AI in Everyday Life, it reminded audiences that 77% of people use AI daily—often without realizing it. From real-time navigation to personalized recommendations, AI quietly shapes daily routines. Recognizing its ubiquity is the first step toward shaping systems that are fair, inclusive, and reflective of diverse voices. The second episode entitled, AI for Women Entrepreneurs celebrated for harnessing AI to scale their businesses, streamline operations, and drive growth in marketing, bookkeeping, and strategic planning—demonstrating that AI can be a tireless teammate for visionary leaders.
Together, the AI for Her features underscored CHAINGE’s mission to ensure that women not only participate in AI’s evolution—but lead it.

AI Twin Reacts & AI Explains AI: Redefining Reality and Value

In this week’s AI Twin Reacts, Bill Inman’s AI twin analyzed The Diary of a CEO podcast featuring Steven Bartlett and Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, exploring Simulation Theory and the possibility that our world could be a computer-generated construct. The episode invited audiences to rethink consciousness and perception in the age of artificial intelligence.

Closing the week, AI Explains AI tackled Bitcoin’s digital scarcity, positioning it as proof that in an age of infinite replication, true ownership—and authenticity—will define identity and value.

TWIN PROTOCOL

Twin Protocol’s message this week centered on a visionary theme: the rise of collective intelligence. In Straight from Stacey: “The Symphony of Minds,” Stacey Engle’s AI Twin shared that the future of AI isn’t about automation—it’s about collaboration. When AI Twins connect, they don’t replace human perspective; they amplify it. Engle invited audiences to imagine a global roundtable where data, experience, and creativity harmonize to solve the world’s most complex challenges—illustrating how AI can become a bridge between diverse forms of intelligence rather than a replacement for them.

The episode also highlighted several of the week’s top AI developments, from Meta’s Llama earning U.S. government trust, to new reports showing 73% of ChatGPT interactions are non-work related, and California’s landmark fine over fabricated legal citations generated by AI. Together, these stories underscored the importance of accountability, transparency, and trust in the next phase of AI’s evolution.

For Twin Protocol, the thread connecting all of this is clear: trust must be the foundation of progress. Whether for governments, professionals, or everyday users, people need systems they can rely on. That’s why Twin Protocol is building AI Twins that are secure, transparent, and human-centered—designed to empower individuals and strengthen the collective intelligence shaping our future (full episode).

ANGL Token: Real Utility in Real Markets

ANGL Token continued to expand its reach by leading conversations at the North American Blockchain Summit, attended by over 6,000 industry professionals. The event spotlighted the growing integration of AI and blockchain technologies across sectors, with AngelAI showcasing how decentralized intelligence can bring transparency, autonomy, and efficiency to traditional industries.

Across social platforms, ANGL reinforced a simple message: real utility outlasts market cycles. By focusing on accessibility, education, and long-term value creation, $ANGL continues to bridge blockchain innovation with everyday use—empowering individuals to secure, control, and monetize their digital identities.

Final Thoughts: Building the Future from the Ground Up

This week’s updates reflected the Dectec ecosystem’s shared mission: to democratize AI and empower individuals through decentralized innovation.

From CHAINGE’s record-breaking funding insights and philosophical debates on AI’s purpose, to Twin Protocol’s lessons in human-AI collaboration, and ANGL Token’s continued blockchain leadership—the message remains clear: AI should serve humanity, not control it.

As we move deeper into the intelligence age, Dectec and its partners remain committed to a future defined by ownership, participation, and purpose—where everyone has a stake in the digital world they help create.

The Dectec Download: How AI, Blockchain, and Ownership Are Shaping the Future (October 6–12, 2025)