Can AI And Blockchain Help Each Other Win - In Public Trust And Patentability?

AI and blockchain (in their many forms) are seen as key enabling technologies for the future. 

They are both viewed as having the potential to provide world-changing applications which will improve many lives. However, both technologies face an issue with public opinion, which will likely provide an obstacle to them achieving their potential. 

Public opinion vs. technical progress

Some of the main barriers associated with the widespread adoption of AI include concerns about a lack of transparency and considerable energy consumption. Rightly or wrongly, these perceived limitations mean that many in the public see AI as much a problem as a solution. 

Blockchain also faces challenges with public perception. It has a historical association with cryptocurrency transactions, which (again, rightly or wrongly) are often connected in the public mind with criminal activity. This overlooks any benefits which can be provided, such as those applications which can enhance