Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, expressed serious concerns about the development of superintelligent artificial intelligence (AI). In his blog, he referred to such AI as a potential 'catastrophe for humanity' if its creation is not accompanied by strict ethical and technical constraints. Buterin emphasized that AI surpassing human intelligence could lead to unpredictable consequences, including a loss of humanity's control over technology.
He highlighted two key risks: first, superintelligent AI could be used for manipulations or autonomous decisions that contradict human values; second, the rapid scaling of AI without proper regulation poses a threat of monopolization of power by corporations or governments. Buterin called for global cooperation to establish 'brakes' for AI, particularly through decentralized protocols similar to blockchain that would ensure transparency and security.
This position contrasts with his previous optimism, emphasizing the importance of decentralization for the safe development of AI. He also refers to the Worldcoin project, which uses biometrics for identification, but warns against the risks of centralized data collection. Buterin proposes integrating zero-knowledge cryptographic proofs (zk-SNARKs) to protect user data in such systems.
Buterin's views resonate in the industry: Elon Musk and Sam Altman of OpenAI have also warned about existential risks of AI. However, Buterin emphasizes the unique role of blockchain in democratizing access to AI technologies. Currently, Ethereum processes 15% of all transactions related to AI applications, underscoring its potential.
This discussion is relevant against the backdrop of rising investments in AI: by 2025, the global AI market is expected to reach $500 billion, and companies like xAI are accelerating the development of models similar to Grok. Buterin's warnings are a call for responsible development to avoid catastrophe.
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