CoinDesk Podcast Network The Power and Perils of AI
Apr 24, 2025
Lisa Loud, Executive Director at the Secret Network Foundation, dives deep into AI ethics and its real-world implications. She discusses how AI can tackle major health crises while addressing significant privacy risks. The conversation emphasizes the need for reliable data protection and why integrating confidential infrastructure is crucial. Lisa also highlights the balance between convenience and privacy, exploring how blockchain technology can secure sensitive information without compromising user experience.
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Secret Network's Core Privacy Innovation
- Secret Network specializes in on-chain encryption to protect user data from blockchain transparency.
- It provides encrypted smart contracts ensuring data privacy in decentralized applications.
AI's Dual Power and Risk
- AI holds transformative potential to eradicate major diseases, improving global health.
- However, without proper safeguards, AI could dangerously disrupt human lives or lead to extinction.
Protecting Data in AI Systems
- Feeding personal data into AI systems increases effectiveness but exposes sensitive information.
- Confidential AI infrastructure with viewing keys can protect data privacy while enabling AI benefits.