FTC's March 9 FinTech Event to Discuss Consumer Implications of AI, Blockchain Tech

The FTC will hold a FinTech forum March 9 at the University of California-Berkeley focused on consumer implications for artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies, said the commission in Friday news release. AI may be used to provide personalized financial services for consumers, while blockchain, which is a foundation for digital currency, may be used for payment systems, among other applications, said the FTC. The half-day free event will convene consumer groups, government representatives and researchers to study ways in which the technologies are used to offer consumer services, and their benefits and implications.