JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has revealed that the bank currently utilizes 450 use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) and anticipates this number will rise to 1,000 by next year. Dimon's acknowledgment of the potential of smart contract-based cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum, highlights a shift in his perspective, as he has historically been skeptical of Bitcoin. He noted that cryptocurrencies with embedded smart contracts could hold value, particularly for applications in real estate and data transactions.