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The integration of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence: Innovation, challenges, and future prospects
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Abstract
Blockchain provides a decentralised, tamper-proof and trustworthy distributed database technology that is widely used in finance and economics, IoT and big data. Artificial intelligence (AI) provides a technology that can mimic human intelligence, learn autonomously and automate decision-making, which plays a major role in enhancing productivity, solving complex problems and improving decision-making. The two represent two of the major driving forces in technology today, and their integration is redefining our digital world. The aim of this paper is to explore the integration of these two technologies and the innovations, challenges, and future prospects they bring. First, we trace their history and evolution, introduce the basic characteristics of blockchain and AI, and explain in detail how they work. We then delve into the integration of blockchain and AI, highlighting their importance and significance in areas such as finance, supply chain and healthcare. We analyse the applications and implications of this integration for these areas, as well as the challenges and dilemmas faced, including issues of security, privacy, data leakage, and technical feasibility. Finally, we explore future trends and related work, highlighting the importance of global community collaboration and innovation to realize the potential of blockchain and AI.
Keywords
Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Integration
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Wang,Y. (2024). The integration of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence: Innovation, challenges, and future prospects. Applied and Computational Engineering,55,145-156.
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