Former Ethereum developer Eric Connor stated that blockchain can solve the “black box” problem of artificial intelligence (AI). According to him, smart contracts can provide transparency of data and models, which is an important step in the development of AI technologies.
This is reported by Business • Media
He emphasized that Ethereum eliminates the main vulnerabilities of centralized AI, such as the opacity of models, data concentration, and privacy violations. In Connor’s opinion, AI is rapidly transforming the world, but these changes often occur in the interests of large platforms. The Ethereum blockchain offers an open and verifiable alternative to this development.
“Ethereum has already shown the world trustless, programmable finance through DeFi and stablecoins. But its biggest mainstream moment is waiting in the wings with AI. AI is on a fast track to reshape almost every aspect of our lives. But it’s plagued by black-box models,” — Eric Connor.
Connor noted that blockchain provides transparency through smart contracts, built-in micropayments, and decentralized incentives. He added that AI models can be trained verifiably with open data sources and understandable logs, contrasting with the current situation where algorithms function as “black boxes”.
At the same time, the developer warned that tech giants may resist such approaches, as privacy gives them a competitive advantage. However, given the growing public demand for transparency and fairness, Ethereum could become the main platform for developing “ethical AI”.
Previously, Vungle co-founder Zain Jaffer also highlighted the potential merger of cryptocurrencies and decentralized AI, emphasizing the important role of Ethereum in this process. The network is already actively used in projects involving agent-based AI, which can learn and act independently, such as the virtual influencer Luna, market analyst AIXBT, and the autonomous artist Botto, who creates NFTs based on user votes.
Ethereum provides these agents with access to on-chain real-time data, as well as legally recognized ownership of digital assets and the ability to interact securely with contracts. This makes blockchain the technological foundation for next-generation AI solutions.
It is worth noting that the future of the Ethereum project and ways to reform it have been discussed previously.