Blockchain could help stop “out-of-control” artificial intelligence (AI) being misused by President Vladimir Putin to spread fake news about the Ukraine war, an expert has claimed.
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It is described as an open-source information ledger, and combining the two is a way to make AI more transparent, according to Stefania Barbario, a London-based entrepreneur and technology expert. It is said that there is a possibility.
Mr Barbario told The Sun:[AI] We'll find information about the Ukraine war, Donald Trump, North Korea, anything you ask, but we won't verify if it's accurate or real.
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“We just see this information getting out there and being shared. This is where the danger lies because fake news and conspiracy theories can be amplified.
“For example, if President Vladimir Putin starts spreading fake news about Ukraine, the AI will find it, quote it, and mark it as read.
“The point is that we never try to find out whether what is being said is true.”
This is where blockchain comes in, Barbario explained, adding a layer of transparency by finding the original source of information.
“This will make it much easier to see if it's coming from a trusted source or an anonymous Twitter account that was created two days ago,” she continued.
“If people can see this, it will be harder to spread fake news.
“This is why it is so important to introduce tools like blockchain to add a layer of transparency and accountability to AI.”
But first, humans need to train the AI to operate safely, she says.
“The most important question is who trains the AI models and how,” Barbaglio added.
“We need that transparency to make sure we're a fair tool. Decentralized AI is the end goal, but we're far from there.”
Beyond fake news, the integration of blockchain and AI will curb the rise of so-called deepfakes (AI-generated fake photos and videos), which are increasingly being used to defraud victims of money. It may also be useful.
“Technology has made persuasion so much easier, so it's going to be even harder for older people to know if they're real or not,” she explained.
“Scammers may try to convince you to hand over your money or use AI to appear authentic.
“Until we have regulations, what’s going to stop them from doing this?
“That’s why we should be afraid. This is a big problem, and I think blockchain is the solution.”
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A spokesperson for crypto exchange Binance backed Barbario's claims, saying transparency is what makes cryptocurrencies “what they are.”
“We are open so anyone can see every trade ever made on Binance,” they said.
“When cryptocurrencies started going mainstream, critics said people would never buy into cryptocurrencies because central banks weren't supporting them.
“They couldn’t have been more wrong, and the openness that blockchain brings can be used for good across multiple platforms, including AI.”
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