Blockchain Could Verify AI-Generated Content, Says US CFTC Commissioner

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has been exploring new applications for blockchain technology.

According to a recent statement, CFTC Commissioner Michael Selig believes that blockchain could be essential in verifying the authenticity of AI-generated content. As AI-generated content becomes increasingly prevalent, this issue is becoming more pressing.

Selig's comments suggest that the CFTC sees potential benefits in utilizing blockchain technology to address concerns surrounding information trust. By timestamping content and recording identifiers on the blockchain, it becomes possible to distinguish genuine content from AI-generated outputs.