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The CFTC chairman says blockchain technology could play a key role in verifying AI-generated content

2026-03-27 10:33:29

CFTC Chair: Blockchain Is Essential for AI, 'No Blockchain, No AI'

CFTC Chair Michael Selig is making a strong case for blockchain's role in the AI era. His take? The technology can be a game-changer for verifying AI-generated content. Think timestamps and on-chain identifiers that help separate real media from synthetic stuff.

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His message to the US? "There is no AI without blockchain." The country needs to have these technologies, he argued.

When it comes to regulating AI agents, Selig is taking a lighter touch. He's leaning toward what he calls a "minimum effective dose" approach. That means focusing on the actors engaged in financial activities—not the developers building the tools. The CFTC is currently assessing how AI models are being used in markets. Enforcement will target those playing in the financial space.

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