The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public input on futures contracts tied to the computing power that underpins the artificial intelligence sector, as major exchanges explore new trading opportunities.

Industry leaders including ICE and CME Group are reportedly evaluating whether "compute" can be standardized and traded as a commodity asset, reflecting growing demand for AI infrastructure capacity.

The proposed futures would allow market participants to hedge against fluctuations in computational resources, potentially creating a new class of digital asset contracts.

The initiative signals increasing regulatory attention on AI-related markets and the financialization of technology infrastructure.