The rapid progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated the world, with many asking what is next for this technological breakthrough, said Dominic Williams, founder and chief scientist of the DFINITY Foundation. The intersection of AI and blockchain technology offers synergies that will enhance both technologies and drive widespread adoption through their integration.
The current trust issues surrounding AI can be alleviated by decentralized computation via the blockchain; however, most blockchains lack the necessary infrastructure to support AI models due to their limited computing power. This is because the majority of blockchains are not fully decentralized, instead relying on a centralized cloud infrastructure.
The goal of running AI on the blockchain requires a fully decentralized network capable of storing and processing data so that full models can be run unencumbered within smart contracts. This will make the training parameters and inputs that make large language models both open source and tamper-proof.
The collaboration between AI and blockchain presents a remarkable opportunity to advance both technologies and promote a more trustworthy and reliable exchange of information. By operating in a fully open and public environment, AI on the blockchain ensures transparency in data processing, enabling users to understand how their data is utilized.
The potential of AI on the blockchain is vast, promising seamless integration, open-source tamper-proof smart contracts, and rapid content generation for metaverses, games, and decentralized social media.