Vitalik Buterin Warns of AI Security Risks and Social Media Manipulation

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned at Devcon 8 that AI poses new threats to security and privacy, while also aiding in the discovery of vulnerabilities. He questioned the security of hardware wallets and cautioned investors against making cryptocurrency investments based on social media posts filled with bots and manipulated content. Buterin called for the adoption of decentralized, verifiable technologies and zero-knowledge proofs to protect personal data, arguing that companies should avoid collecting unnecessary information.

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