In a digital world saturated with synthetic media and AI-shaped narratives, the quest for trustworthy public information has never been more urgent. Governing Public Information in the Age of AI explores how blockchain can strengthen the integrity of online communication at a moment when traditional platforms struggle to keep pace with algorithmic manipulation.
Based on extensive field research, developer insights and real-world use cases, the book traces how distributed ledgers, tokenized incentives and decentralized identity tools can help verify content, track provenance and support more authentic exchanges across social networks. It unpacks both the promise and the limits of these systems, offering a clear look into emerging models that seek to counter deepfakes, misinformation and automated persuasion.
Engaging and timely, the book will appeal to policymakers and scholars searching for practical ways to rebuild public confidence in information environments facing unprecedented disruption.
Preface.-Chapter 1.-Blockchain as trust architecture and AI-driven disinformation.-Chapter 2. Evolution of digital communication, AI and algorithmic neo-slacktivism.-Chapter 3. Disinformation, AI-generated media and authentic digital discourse.-Chapter 4.-Blockchain for trustworthy interaction and smart data governance.-Chapter 5. Beyond the hype.- risks and limitations of blockchain-driven social interaction.-Chapter 6.-Blockchain consensus mechanisms, AI and context-sensitive information.-Chapter 7.- Between immutability and erasure.- governing blockchain AI ecosystems.-Chapter 8. -Rebuilding trust: AI, blockchain and the future of public information integrity.-References.-Index.
Maxat Kassen is Professor of Digital Governance at Astana IT University, Kazakhstan.
