The Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a public roundtable on machine-understandable data and advanced artificial intelligence on Monday, Nov. 9. The SEC announced the event on Oct. 19, separating the source publication date from the later event date.

The program will examine how market participants use machine-readable information, the associated costs and risks, and ways the SEC could support responsible use. A live webcast will be available without registration.

SEC AI Data Roundtable Schedule

The official event page lists the program from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, including check-in. Opening remarks begin at 9 a.m., and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is scheduled to deliver closing remarks at 3:15 p.m.

The SEC’s Oct. 19 announcement says the event will be held at agency headquarters in Washington. In-person registration is required, while the webcast remains open to the public.

How Markets Use Machine-Readable Data

The morning panel will examine how financial firms use structured information and advanced AI. Scheduled participants include representatives from S&P, JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, Two Sigma, PwC and Hudson Labs.

Machine-readable disclosures can help software compare filings, identify changes and monitor risk. The discussion follows the SEC’s recent work on market infrastructure, including Treasury clearing requirements, where accurate standardized data also supports compliance.

Risks and Regulatory Questions

The afternoon panel will address costs, data quality, model risk and possible SEC support. Participants include representatives from Meta, Google, Workiva, Better Markets and academic institutions.

The agenda connects with broader debates about how AI systems access and interpret information. OpenAI recently backed a shared robots.txt training preference signal and expanded business application access with Oracle, highlighting the growing importance of governed machine-readable data.

The roundtable is a public discussion rather than a rulemaking vote. Investors should distinguish panel commentary from any later SEC proposal, order or final rule.

Sources: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission event page and Oct. 19 press release.

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