South Korea Eyes AI Dividend, CME Plans Computing Futures

A South Korean policymaker has proposed a national dividend funded by taxes on artificial intelligence profits, sparking debate within the country's market. Concurrently, the CME, a major US derivatives exchange, is exploring the creation of a futures market for computing power, a critical resource fueling the AI industry's rapid expansion. This move by CME aims to provide a new avenue for financial instruments tied to the burgeoning AI sector. Additionally, SAP's CEO highlighted the company's strategic focus on integrating AI agents to enhance business operations, signaling a broader industry trend towards AI-driven efficiency.