TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 30, 1:40 PM EST
Kalshi
During a Senate committee hearing on artificial intelligence, witnesses will discuss various topics related to AI development and its implications. Markets track whether specific key terms are mentioned by any witness during their official testimony.
The event involves multiple markets resolved based on whether participating witnesses mention specific phrases during the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing titled "Powering Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Communications." Each market corresponds to a unique phrase or category of phrases (e.g., "Nuclear," "Satellite," "SpaceX"). Resolution depends on the live broadcast or stream of the hearing, with video serving as the primary source and official transcripts used if video consensus cannot be reached. Only statements made in an official capacity during the live event qualify; private conversations, archival footage, or unrelated recordings do not count. If the event is canceled, postponed beyond 14 days, or otherwise unable to proceed normally, the "Event does not qualify" market resolves to Yes, and all others resolve to No. Postponements announced within one calendar day for rescheduling within 14 days keep markets open.
Compared to traditional analyst forecasts, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a more immediate, crowd-sourced assessment of expected witness statements. While analysts may provide detailed, research-backed predictions, traders on Kalshi adjust prices based on recent news, political developments, and perceived momentum, which can lead to faster — though sometimes more volatile — updates than conventional expert opinion.
This market resolves around Aug 14, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final determination will be based on the official transcripts or widely accepted media accounts of the Senate AI hearing, ensuring an objective and transparent resolution process for all participants on Kalshi.
Key signals that could move this market include pre-hearing statements from confirmed witnesses, leaks or drafts of prepared testimony, major news coverage shaping public or political expectations, and any last-minute changes to the witness lineup or hearing agenda. Each of these can cause rapid shifts in trader sentiment and price movement on Kalshi as the August 14 resolution date approaches.