Samsung integrates blockchain for enhanced security in AI home devices

South Korean technology giant Samsung is doubling down on its use of blockchain to increase protection in artificial intelligence home appliances.

Samsung is set to expand its use of blockchain by announcing plans to improve security in its AI home appliances.

In a blog post published on Monday, October 21, Samsung explained that the new initiative expands the existing Knox Matrix framework previously used in mobile devices and TVs to a wider range of home appliances. The framework uses a private blockchain to create a “Chain of Trust” that allows interconnected devices to monitor each other for security threats and alerts users when problems arise.

“Based on blockchain technology, Chain of Trust allows connected devices to monitor each other for security threats and notifies users of threat prevention measures in case there is a problem with the security status.”

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The blog announcement also states that Samsung aims to increase security across devices with “Cross-Platform” technology by providing consistent standards regardless of the operating system, while “Credential Sync” increases privacy by encrypting and synchronizing user data.

Samsung plans to start rolling out these features to core products next year, although it doesn’t specify a specific timeframe. It is understood that the company will also integrate biometric authentication, allowing users to log in to applications and services with their fingerprints, eliminating the need for a password.

For Samsung, this is far from its first step into the blockchain space. The Suwon-based multinational has previously explored blockchain solutions across a variety of industries, including Galaxy smartphones that include a blockchain wallet called the “Samsung Blockchain Wallet” and Samsung Blockchain Keystore, designed to protect private keys and facilitate decentralized app usage. .