CFTC Chairman: Blockchain can play a key role in verifying AI-generated content

CoinFeed reported on March 27th, citing Cointelegraph, that Michael Selig, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stated that blockchain can play a crucial role in verifying AI-generated content, helping to distinguish between real media and synthetic content through timestamps and on-chain identifiers. He emphasized that the U.S. must possess these technologies, stating, "There is no AI without blockchain." Regarding the regulation of AI agents, Selig indicated a preference for a "minimum effective dose" approach, focusing on regulating actors involved in financial activities rather than the software developers who build the tools. The CFTC is assessing the market use of AI models, and enforcement will focus on participants engaged in financial activities.