The Shanghai Futures Exchange is designing the first futures contracts for artificial intelligence (AI) tokens. These financial products track the small units of data processed by AI models. Chinese enterprises will use these tools to hedge against volatile and rising AI service costs.
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and CME Group are launching rival futures based on GPU computing power. These U.S. contracts track the rental costs of GPU capacity.
The world’s two largest economies are adopting divergent financial strategies to manage risks in the booming AI industry.