How Blockchain Solves AI’s Privacy and Sustainability Challenges
Nov 28, 2024

Sam

Hey, Amy! I heard people saying blockchain can fix some problems with AI. How does that work?

Amy

Oh, that's a good one! AI and blockchain are actually becoming a powerful pair. You know how AI needs a lot of data, right?

Sam

Yeah, like when I use chatbots, I give them all sorts of information.

Amy

Exactly. But all that data can be a privacy risk. If it’s stored in one place, hackers might try to steal it.

Sam

Oh, like a data breach? That sounds bad.

Amy

Yes, but blockchain helps with that. It’s decentralized, meaning data isn’t kept in just one place. It spreads the information across many nodes, making it harder for hackers to access everything.

Sam

So, it keeps data safe by not having a central spot to attack?

Amy

Right! And blockchain also uses privacy tech like ZKML, which stands for Zero-Knowledge Machine Learning. It makes sure AI can work with data without actually ‘seeing’ the sensitive information.

Sam

Cool! So, blockchain is like a shield for AI data. What else does it do?

Amy

Well, AI uses a lot of energy, especially for training big models. Blockchain can help by using decentralized energy systems to manage power better and locally, making it more sustainable.

Sam

Oh, I get it! So, it’s about making sure AI doesn’t harm the environment while it gets smarter.

Amy

Exactly! And another big thing is fairness. People worry that only big companies like Google or OpenAI will benefit from AI since they have all the data. Blockchain can open things up by sharing data and models in a fair way, so smaller companies and even individuals can use AI too.

Sam

Nice! So, blockchain isn’t just about money; it’s about making tech fair and safe for everyone.

Amy

Yep! It’s about trust and inclusion. When AI and blockchain work together, they create a system where more people can benefit without sacrificing privacy or harming the planet.

Sam

That’s awesome! I guess blockchain is solving real problems now, not just being a buzzword.

Amy

Definitely! It’s showing how it can work with AI to build a better and safer tech future for all.