Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said at Devcon 8 that artificial intelligence is creating new security and privacy risks, even as it can also help identify software vulnerabilities. Speaking in remarks cited by Cointelegraph, Buterin said the technology cuts both ways: it may improve defensive capabilities, but it also expands the threat surface for users and systems handling sensitive information.
He also questioned the security of hardware wallets and warned crypto investors against making decisions based on social media posts filled with bots and manipulated content. In the same discussion, Buterin called for the use of decentralized and verifiable technologies, including zero-knowledge proofs, to better protect personal data. He added that companies should avoid collecting information they do not actually need, framing data minimization as part of a stronger privacy model.
According to Cointelegraph, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said at Devcon 8 that AI is creating new threats to security and privacy, while also helping uncover vulnerabilities.
Buterin also questioned the security of hardware wallets and warned against making crypto investment decisions based on social media posts filled with bots and manipulated content.
He called for decentralized, verifiable technologies and zero-knowledge proofs to protect personal data, and said companies should avoid collecting unnecessary information.
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