CME to Launch Futures for AI Computing Power

CME Group, the leading US derivatives exchange, is partnering with Silicon Data to establish a new futures market. This innovative market will focus on computing power, a critical resource fueling the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. By offering futures contracts, CME aims to provide a standardized and accessible way for market participants to manage the price volatility associated with AI's growing demand for computational resources. This move is expected to bring greater financial stability and predictability to the burgeoning AI sector.