Ethereum Foundation aims to prevent centralization of power in AI era

Ethereum's goal is to prevent the centralization of power for the day when artificial intelligence (AI) functions as the internet's primary interface, CoinDesk reported. In an interview at NEARCON 2026, Davide Crapis, AI lead at the Ethereum Foundation, warned that if AI is used in all fields without incorporating elements like self-sovereignty, censorship resistance, and privacy, no one will ultimately be able to enjoy such rights. He added that the foundation's strategy is twofold: providing the infrastructure for autonomous AI agents to prove their identity and process payments, and designing technical standards to help users maintain control over their data and identity.