The role of corporate archives in the era of blockchain and AI

Pier Paolo Peruccio; Martina Liboni; Francesca Mucchetti

doi:10.69143/2464-9309/17242025

Authors

Pier Paolo Peruccio Politecnico di Torino (Italy)
Martina Liboni Politecnico di Torino (Italy)
Francesca Mucchetti Politecnico di Torino (Italy)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69143/2464-9309/17242025

Keywords:

blockchain, artificial intelligence, digital archives, education, accessibility

Abstract

In the context of the digital transition, this contribution analyses the increasingly central role of corporate archives as custodians of collective memory. In this scenario, the application of AI proves to be a promising tool for facilitating the analysis and automatic indexing of documents, overcoming traditional physical barriers and making archival holdings easier to consult; at the same time, blockchain technology offers guarantees regarding source integrity and authenticity. Through the examination of three case studies, the collaboration between Museimpresa and Google Arts & Culture and the experiences of Italgas and Riva, the article aims to assess how these technologies are transforming the way corporate archives are accessed and used, opening new perspectives for education, research, and innovation, in line with Sustainable Development Goal no. 4 of the 2030 Agenda. The article also highlights the need for an ethical approach to using AI and the environmental impact generated by blockchain. The contribution is addressed to companies, researchers, and designers to promote a more conscious use of digital technologies applied to archival heritage.

Article info

Received: 14/03/2025; Revised: 28/04/2025; Accepted: 02/05/2025

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Author Biographies

Pier Paolo Peruccio, Politecnico di Torino (Italy)

Architect, he is a Full Professor. He is a Visiting Professor at TEC de Monterrey and served as Ambassador of Italian Design in Rabat (Morocco) in 2024 and San José (Costa Rica) in 2025. Founder and Director of the SYDERE Centre (Systemic Design Research and Education), his research focuses on design history, systems thinking, and innovation in design education.
E-mail: pierpaolo.peruccio@polito.it

Martina Liboni, Politecnico di Torino (Italy)

PhD Candidate in ‘Design and Technology – People, Environment and Systems’, she specialises in verifying corporate and project sustainability data. Her research focuses on using systemic design approaches to authenticate data on blockchain, ensuring transparency and reliability in sustainable practices.
E-mail: martina.liboni@polito.it

Francesca Mucchetti, Politecnico di Torino (Italy)

PhD Candidate in ‘Design and Technology – People, Environment and Systems’, she has developed advanced expertise in corporate heritage communication and enhancement. She researches the promotion of corporate archives, focusing on the Riva archive, a nautical brand part of the Ferretti Group.
E-mail: francesca.mucchetti@polito.it

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