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Vitalik Buterin: AI Threatens Privacy and Freedoms

4/14/2025

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Buterin Warns Privacy

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, passionately warns that the rise of AI poses a significant threat to individual privacy. He highlights the dangers of centralized data control, urging the adoption of advanced privacy tools like zero-knowledge proofs and fully homomorphic encryption. Without these safeguards, he fears society may forfeit its fundamental freedoms and trust.

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NIST Unveils Privacy

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unveiled the draft of the Privacy Framework 1.1, aiming to bolster privacy risk management alongside the revamped Cybersecurity Framework. Notable enhancements feature focused revisions, a fresh section addressing AI privacy risks, and enriched online resources. Stakeholders can share their insights until June 13, 2025.

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Buterin Warns Privacy

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, passionately warns that the rise of AI poses a significant threat to individual privacy. He highlights the dangers of centralized data control, urging the adoption of advanced privacy tools like zero-knowledge proofs and fully homomorphic encryption. Without these safeguards, he fears society may forfeit its fundamental freedoms and trust.

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