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The currency of the AI age
A compute futures market could bring more transparency and generate additional investment.
TL;DR
- A futures market for AI compute is being developed to treat it like a commodity, similar to oil or grain.
- This market aims to increase transparency, manage price volatility, and attract more investment in AI compute.
- CME Group plans to launch compute futures contracts on October 5th, pending regulatory approval.
- Challenges exist in classifying AI compute as a commodity due to its lack of fungibility, storability, and transportability.
- Companies like OneChronos are also developing compute futures marketplaces, exploring innovative auction systems.
- Major players in the AI market view compute as an 'investable asset class'.