Overview

• On The Diary of a CEO podcast, the Bridgewater founder said AI will concentrate gains among the top 1%–10% and widen inequality.
• He predicted humanoid robots and advanced systems could replace roles including accountants, doctors, and lawyers.
• Dalio argued that a redistribution policy will be needed but said cash transfers alone would not address purpose and participation.
• He cautioned that political polarization could block workable responses, risking deeper social conflict.
• Benzinga noted that his warnings suggest potential regulatory and taxation risks for AI-focused firms even as stocks like NVIDIA and Microsoft lead market gains.