A Spanish research squad of more 100 people is developing an app that uses AI and blockchain to predict the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and to help manage lockdown measures.

The app, which has the support of the Found of Biomedical Inquiry of Salamanca and the Artificial Intelligent Inquiry Institute, is currently at proof-of-concept phase.

It uses blockchain to shop and verify digital identities and licenses for individuals to perform certain tasks, such as returning to work or going to the supermarket during the lockdown menstruation. Each identity is in the form of a certificate recorded on the blockchain, and each person will hold the corresponding private central to their own identity.

Deep thought

The app also makes utilize of the Deep Intelligence AI platform to predict the hereafter behaviour of the coronavirus. It synthesises information from news outlets and scientific journals along with healthcare data and shares its analysis with authorities officials and healthcare professionals. The app tin can provide specific instructions and alerts to individuals and companies on how to minimize the spread of the virus.

Squad leaders Juan Manuel Corchado and Javier Prieto from the Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers explained in an interview:

"The technology will exist able to support healthcare professionals and public health officials by providing them with information that tin can be used when making decisions. For example, if the data shows an increase in COVID-19 cases, officials can make up one's mind whether to shelter-in-place."

The team hope the information recorded and collected will assist shed light on pandemics in the hereafter and aid in their suppression. They are currently exploring avenues for additional funding.

Digital identity on blockchain has already shown potential

Blockchain technology is being used by a number of companies in the fight confronting coronavirus.

PwC launched a personal identity tool earlier this week which allows COVID-19 test results to be stored on the blockchain and accessed in real time. Canadian startup Sally is launching Civitas, software that uses blockchain to runway and manage stay-at-home orders effectually by local authorities the world.