Simon Kim of Hashed Highlights AI's 'Black Box' Conundrum

According to Simon Kim, CEO of Hashed, a prominent crypto VC fund in South Korea, the future of artificial intelligence relies heavily on transitioning from centralized models to a decentralized, transparent ecosystem leveraging blockchain. This shift is deemed necessary due to the risks associated with the centralization of AI, which could lead to the creation of an uncontrollable entity. Kim emphasizes that blockchain can facilitate the protection of intellectual property, reward content creators, and provide insights into generative AI, addressing concerns over bias and selective reasoning. Open-source AI models, such as Meta's Llama, demonstrate the potential for decentralization and transparency in AI development. However, Kim notes that the absence of robust incentive mechanisms for data providers remains a significant issue, as AI models utilize original content without compensating creators. To address this, Kim proposes the development of a 'copyright layer' that enables rights holders to track and monetize the use of their content by AI. Hashed has invested in Story, an IP management protocol, which could offer a solution. Kim stresses the need for a blockchain-based IP system to incentivize both original creators and those who remix content, echoing a growing call for open-source AI development and the adoption of blockchain technology to ensure transparency and fairness in the industry.