Paul Tudor Jones says U.S. is late to regulating AI: 'We should have already done it'

Jones made the comments during an interview broadcast on Wednesday, in which he argued that the technology's rapid advancement requires an immediate policy response. He said the U.S. is 'late' and that watermarking could help distinguish authentic media from synthetic content.

Jones argued that watermarks are a straightforward technical solution to the growing problem of deepfakes, which he warned could undermine public trust in media and democratic processes. He stated flatly: 'We should have already done it.' His remarks come amid ongoing congressional debate over AI regulation, with multiple proposals under consideration but no comprehensive federal legislation enacted to date.

His intervention adds to a growing chorus of business leaders and policymakers urging faster regulatory action on AI.