Publications

In February 2024, former members Jordan Brewer and Dhru Patel published Navigating the Challenges of Generative Technologies: Proposing the Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain.

The transformative impact of generative AI, extending beyond traditional AI, raises an array of concerns including the replacement of human roles and AI misuse in an array of industries. This article introduces blockchain technology as a complementary technological safeguard to address some of these challenges. We emphasize blockchain’s role in promoting transparency, verifiability, and decentralization in AI development and usage, thereby offering potential solutions for four distinct challenges: (a) AI toxicity, biases, hallucinations, (b) AI interest misalignment, (c) AI as a black box, and (d) AI misuse. This article proposes possible ways to ensure responsible and transparent AI usage through blockchain integration. We position the convergence of AI and blockchain as a means to manage AI’s societal impact

University of Oregon blockchain publications

and unlock its benefits, contingent on collaborative efforts amongst various stakeholders including businesses, developers, and regulatory bodies. We contribute to the discourse on ethical AI usage and the potential of blockchain to enhance AI’s reliability and accountability for organizations.

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