io.net, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), has partnered with FLock.io, a decentralized artificial intelligence training platform, to introduce “Proof of AI” (PoAI). According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, the new consensus mechanism, claimed to be the first of its kind, aims to improve decentralized network integrity. In a written Q&A with Milan Amin, chief marketing officer at io.net, Amin stated that PoAI will “enable decentralized networks to become more a trusted and scalable solution for AI applications.” “This development aligns with the broader vis…