Preska Thomas

Preska Thomas’s AI and ML interests center on building open, ethical, and user-empowering technologies—especially through agentic AI, blockchain, privacy-first adtech, and innovative models for digital ownership and compensation. Preska Thomas’s interests in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are deeply focused on empowering individuals in the digital economy. Her work is guided by a vision of ethical, user-centric technology that prioritizes digital sovereignty, privacy, and fair compensation. Here are her core areas of interest: 1. Agentic Avatars & Digital Identity Developing AI-powered digital avatars that users can own, control, and monetize. Exploring how LLMs and ML can enable autonomous, user-representative agents in digital environments. 2. Proof of Future Consensus Innovating consensus models that use AI to validate and reward digital identity and participation. Ensuring that individuals—not platforms—benefit from the value generated by their data and digital presence. 3. Blockchain, NFTs, and Data Sovereignty Integrating AI with blockchain and NFTs to guarantee digital ownership and control. Using AI to verify authenticity and automate compensation for digital assets. 4. AI-Powered Security & Privacy Applying ML for advanced identity verification and protection against deep fakes and fraud. Advocating for privacy-first AI solutions that secure user data. 5. Adtech & Data Monetization Leveraging AI to optimize adtech systems that prioritize user privacy and direct monetization. Using ML to analyze engagement and maximize user-generated revenue streams. 6. Open Source Collaboration & API Integration Supporting open-source AI development and community-driven innovation. Integrating with leading LLM providers and frameworks to expand capabilities. 7. Gamification & Creative Storytelling Exploring AI-driven gamification and interactive storytelling as new forms of digital engagement and monetization. 8. AI Ethics, Copyright, and Compensation Championing ethical AI practices that respect copyright and ensure fair compensation for creators and users. Addressing the societal impact of AI and advocating for systems that protect individual rights.