AI and Blockchain Integration Challenges and Opportunities

This technical report outlines the findings of a study commissioned by OVHcloud in 2025, which involved 100 blockchain professionals in the UK. The report discusses the potential of blockchain to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) within enterprises, emphasizing its ability to provide trust, transparency, and security. It identifies the transformational potential of blockchain technologies, detailing the benefits such as improved data validity and operational automation. The report also addresses challenges faced by both AI and blockchain, including issues of trust, privacy, and prior associations of blockchain with cryptocurrency. Various solutions are presented, including the use of Oracles for smart contracts and zero-knowledge identity mechanisms to maintain user privacy. Furthermore, the report identifies barriers to blockchain integration in AI, such as credibility concerns and knowledge gaps among decision-makers. The document concludes with a discussion on the importance of educating stakeholders to foster greater acceptance and understanding of blockchain technologies in enterprise applications.