The Intersection of Generative AI and Blockchain: Implications and Ethical Considerations

The emergence of open-source alternatives to API-based generative AI models, along with concerns about centralized control, has sparked speculation about the potential for a blockchain dedicated to generative AI. The abundance of high-quality open-source models and the need for transparency and control in the field create an opportunity for Web3 architectures. While integrating generative AI capabilities into existing blockchains is a valid proposition, the unique requirements of generative AI models may necessitate a specialized blockchain infrastructure. Such a blockchain could enable the execution of foundation models, pretraining, fine-tuning, and inference workflows, as well as facilitate transparency and interpretability. Neglecting to build new blockchains for generative AI could widen the technological gap between Web2 and Web3 architectures and hinder innovation in the field.