Blockchain and AI Amalgamation for IoT Applications beyond 5G: A Case Study of Enhancing Data Security and Privacy in 5G-IoT Ecosystems
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blockchain, smart contracts, artificial intelligence, IoT, 5G, data security, privacy, 5G-IoT ecosystemsAbstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) in connection with blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) concerning beyond 5G (B5G) networks promises a revolutionary means of coping with the most topical issues of data privacy and existing security concerns. With 5G technology indicating a new age of a higher connectivity, high bandwidth and ultra-low latency, it will also result in increasing the vulnerabilities that have been alleged with IoT ecosystems. In this research paper, we address the issue of how blockchain and AI can be integrated to enhance data security, data privacy within the 5G-IOT systems. The main directions are the use of the decentralized and immutable ledger with blockchain to securely conduct data transactions, applying the AI to intelligent processing of the data and real-time threats detection, the combination of the technologies to build robust, autonomous, and safe IoT systems.
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