# CFTC Hosts AI Roundtables for Financial Markets

> CFTC launches roundtables to discuss agentic AI's impact on U.S. financial markets
- Title: CFTC Hosts AI Roundtables for Financial Markets · Pymnts
- Summary: CFTC launches roundtables to discuss agentic AI's impact on U.S. financial markets CFTC will host roundtables to explore how agentic AI systems affect…
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- Source: Pymnts — https://pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2026/cftc-examines-agentic-ais-growing-role-in-finance
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- Published: 2026-09-21T19:43:33+00:00
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## CFTC Begins AI Roundtables
The CFTC will host roundtables starting October 28 to discuss agentic AI's role in U.S. financial markets.
## CFTC Chairman on AI Innovation
CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig emphasized the need for direct engagement with AI developers and users in financial markets.
## Agentic AI vs. Traditional AI
Agentic AI systems can independently plan and act toward goals, unlike conventional generative AI that only produces content.
## AI for Financial Compliance
Flagright's Christopher Phillips says agentic AI can provide consistent and thorough financial crime investigations without human fatigue.
## AI Audit Advantage
Agentic AI enables full case audits instead of sampling, improving financial crime oversight accuracy.
## Key takeaway

CFTC will host roundtables to explore how agentic AI systems affect financial markets and compliance